The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center has awarded an indefinite delivery contract to Astra Space Operations, LLC for dedicated small launch services and on-orbit mobility for small satellites. This $300 million potential value Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services (VADR) umbrella task order runs through February 2027 and allows NASA to acquire these commercial launch services in support of the agency's science and technology programs.
The original pre-solicitation notice from NASA sought capability statements from providers of dedicated and rideshare launch services capable of delivering payloads up to 1,000 kg to various orbits, including escape trajectories, with high risk tolerance. NASA intends to use a modified technical oversight approach for these more commercial-style launch services, rather than the full oversight used for lower risk missions. The contract was not set aside for any socioeconomic program and will utilize the NAICS code 481212 for nonscheduled air transportation.
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