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Space Communications·SCaN

NASA Builds Space Comms Infrastructure

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via Govconwire

Greg Heckler, deputy program manager for NASA's SCaN program, discusses the development of space communications infrastructure for NASA's moon missions. He highlights the current investments in LEO, MEO, and GEO systems, referring to the era as the 'platinum era of satellite communications'. The infrastructure includes the O2O, LCRNS, and surface network system.

Why it matters

The development of space communications infrastructure is crucial for NASA's moon missions, enabling reliable and efficient communication between spacecraft and Earth. This infrastructure will play a significant role in the success of future space exploration

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