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Blue Origin wins $700M contract for Mars communication network

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NASA has awarded Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin a $700 million contract to develop, build, and launch a high-tech communications network around Mars. The goal is to have the Mars Telecommunications Network delivered by the end of 2028 – and to have it operational by 2030, NASA said.

First report: NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider — nasa.gov, 13d