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Viasat’s Maxwell Satellite Reaches Orbit
NASA’s Maxwell satellite completes orbit test for future space communications.
In brief
NASA’s Maxwell satellite completes orbit test for future space communications. Viasat’s Maxwell satellite reached low Earth orbit on October 20 to test commercial communications links for NASA missions through March 2027. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Maxwell Satellite Launch
Viasat’s Maxwell demonstration spacecraft reached low Earth orbit after a Tuesday launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October 20.
Orbit Test Timeline
Viasat plans to test relay and direct-to-ground communications through March 2027 using ka-band and l-band links.
NASA Funding and Purpose
NASA awarded $278.5 million in 2022 to develop commercial satellite services for space missions, with Rocket Lab building the spacecraft.
The big picture
Viasat’s Maxwell satellite reached low Earth orbit on October 20 to test commercial communications links for NASA missions through March 2027.
