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"NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor's Poor Performance"

NASA has terminated the OSAM-1 project, aimed at testing satellite refueling in space, due to technical, cost, and scheduling challenges, as well as "poor performance" by primary contractor Maxar. The project's cancellation is also attributed to the industry trend of designing satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, making OSAM-1's approach less relevant. NASA will now shut down the project, explore potential partnerships or alternative uses for the hardware, and support the personnel involved.

via Gizmodo|

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"NASA Cancels $2B Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor Issues"

NASA has decided to terminate the $2 billion On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges as well as a shift in the industry away from refueling unprepared spacecraft. The project's lead contractor, Maxar, expressed disappointment but is committed to supporting NASA in exploring new partnerships or alternative hardware uses. The decision comes after an audit found that the project was on track to exceed its budget and miss its launch date, with NASA attributing the delays to Maxar's poor performance. The cancellation raises questions about the impact on the Goddard center workforce, as NASA reviews mitigation strategies.

via UPI News|

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