Viasat Launches Maxwell Spacecraft for NASA Communications Demonstration

By Public Technologies
  • Viasat advanced its NASA communications demonstration with the successful launch of the Maxwell spacecraft on Oct. 20, 2026.
  • The mission supports development of space-based communications services under two NASA Communications Services Project contracts totaling $81 million.
  • On-orbit testing will run for five months through March 2027, demonstrating Ka- and L-band relay services for low Earth orbit operators.
  • The technology aims to provide real-time mission data access and continuous spacecraft command capabilities for government and commercial operations.
  • The demonstration supports NASA’s preparations to retire its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite fleet.


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