NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the United States government agency responsible for space exploration, space technology, and aeronautics research. As a space agency, NASA leads both crewed and robotic missions, develops new space technologies, and conducts research in space science. NASA is known for its partnerships with organizations like ESA and its work on programs like the International Space Station (ISS), the Artemis Program, and the Space Launch System (SLS). Associated keywords include: space exploration, aeronautics, space technology, and scientific discovery.
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NASA successfully tested a similar laser system during the Artemis II mission.
NASA has adopted a commercial-services model for crew transport to the International Space Station, cargo resupply, and Artemis lunar lander development.
NASA plans to carry out Artemis III in 2027.
SpaceX demonstrated its laser technology for NASA during a 2025 spaceflight.
NASA has selected SpaceX to upgrade the communication capabilities of the Artemis III mission scheduled for next year.
NASA will gather data on the use of optical communications in complex operational scenarios during Artemis III.
NASA will use the new hardware to supplement Orion’s existing radio communication systems.
The integration of the Starlink terminals is part of NASA’s Communications Services Project in the Space Communications and Navigation division.
NASA selected SpaceX to provide laser communications for Artemis III.
NASA will use the Communications Services Project at the NASA Glenn Research Center to manage the Artemis III laser communications demonstration.
NASA views SpaceX as a key partner for the Artemis program.
DARPA, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and NASA were mission partners for Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft launch.
L3Harris Technologies conducted hot-fire acceptance testing at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.
NASA’s Artemis III team plans a launch with Blue Origin’s New Glenn as the primary option for the lunar lander program.
The new wind tunnel at NASA's Langley Research Center is the first major wind tunnel the agency has built in more than 40 years.
Artemis III is the next phase of NASA’s Artemis program and is intended to return astronauts to the Moon in 2028.
Under the proposed plan, the Office of Space Commerce would act as a central clearinghouse for novel in-orbit activities and circulate a single voluntary application to the Department of War, the FAA, the FCC, the State Department, and NASA for review.
Australia has tabled a treaty-level Space Framework Agreement with the United States to expand collaboration with NASA and US industry partners.
The Albanese Government has tabled a treaty-level Space Framework Agreement with the United States to expand collaboration with NASA and US industry partners.
Applications for the Space Commerce Certification would be reviewed by the Department of War, NASA, and the State Department to assess security, operational safety, and foreign policy concerns before a certification is granted.