SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 7, 2026Science Daily

NASA just proved spacecraft can switch between multiple satellite networks

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NASA's PExT terminal, launched in July 2025, successfully connected a spacecraft to multiple satellite networks — including NASA's own relay system plus commercial networks from Viasat and SES. Now extended through April 2027, the mission is testing direct ground links and new software tools to make future space communications more flexible and reliable.

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