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Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars

Engadget • Tue, 01 Sep 2026

The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

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The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

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The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

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