<ul><li>NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services.</li><li>The contracts have a cumulative maximum value of $4.82 billion and run until September 2034.</li><li>Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space U.S. Inc., and Viasat, Inc. are among the companies receiving task order awards.</li><li>The Near Space Network's direct-to-Earth capability is crucial for NASA's missions, including the Artemis campaign for long-term Moon exploration.</li></ul>

NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network

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