NASA competition spurs race to build data network for Mars
NASA has initiated a program aimed at establishing a reliable data communication pipeline to Mars, attracting major players like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab. As NASA prepares for future crewed missions, it needs long-distance infrastructure to support high-bandwidth communication across space. The agency is inviting proposals from commercial partners to create a scalable and durable deep-space network similar to Earth’s internet. The goal is to reduce communication delays and enable mission-critical data exchange between Earth and Mars.
This marks a pivotal step in deep space infrastructure, opening new commercial prospects and accelerating Mars exploration.
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