NASA atribuie companiei Blue Origin, deținută de miliardarul Jeff Bezos, un contract pentru dezvoltarea reţelei de telecomunicaţii de pe Marte

Blue Origin has secured a NASA contract to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network, aimed at enhancing communication and navigation for Mars missions. The contract, valued at up to $700 million, requires Blue Origin to deliver a high-performance communications satellite by December 31, 2028. This network will support current and future missions by providing reliable data transmission and navigation services. NASA emphasizes that this contract is a significant step in expanding communication capabilities beyond Earth and the Moon, facilitating sustained exploration of Mars in the coming decades.