Who Keeps NASA’s Spacecraft Connected as Its Relay Fleet Ages? — November 5, 2026
Space Stakes: The Business of the New Space Race · Nov 5, 2026 · 12:06
Space Stakes: The Business of the New Space Race
Space Stakes: The Business of the New Space Race · Nov 5, 2026 · 12:06
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NASA’s Ka-band relay awards aim to develop commercial service compatible with existing spacecraft, but the work begins with concepts and later phases depend on options. The episode also covers SpaceX’s terrestrial network plans, a conditional LeoLabs loan commitment, and concerns over Russian satellite approaches.
Chapters
00:00 Today's headlines
00:47 NASA relay concepts for three companies
01:54 Qualcomm base stations for Starlink Mobile
03:02 Conditional loan for LeoLabs radar
04:05 Russian satellite approach to ICEYE X36
05:21 NASA trying to replace aging TDRS
08:29 Concept awards and a working relay service
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