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NASA shutting down $2B satellite refueling project over tech, cost challenges

NASA is halting the $2 billion OSAM-1 project due to technical challenges and poor contractor performance.
Maxar, the lead contractor, underestimated the project's complexity, causing delays and budget overruns.
The cancellation of OSAM-1 impacts the project's workforce at NASA's Goddard center.

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Reuters

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2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CNBC

NASA shuts down $2 billion satellite refueling project after Maxar is cited for poor performance

NASA is shutting down a $2 billion project to test satellite refueling in space, it announced on Friday,

2 months ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

NASA to discontinue $2 billion satellite servicing project on higher costs, schedule delays

NASA said on Friday it is shutting down a more than $2 billion project to test satellite servicing like fueling in space, citing higher costs and schedule delays.The space agency said in October that the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project continues to face an increase in co

2 months ago·Singapore

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The Hill

NASA shutting down $2B satellite refueling project over tech, cost challenges

NASA is shutting down a $2 billion satellite refueling project over cost and tech challenges that have plagued the program. The space agency announced the shutdown of the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project on Friday after an “in-depth, independent” review. The discontinuation of the project happened due to “continued technical, cost, and…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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UPI

NASA shutters $2B satellite refueling project, blames contractor for delays

NASA said Friday it is shutting down a $2 billion satellite refueling project after criticizing the project's contractor for poor performance.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Space Daily

NASA shutters $2B satellite refueling project, blames contractor for delays

Washington DC (UPI) Mar 1, 2024 - NASA said Friday it is shutting down a $2 billion satellite refueling project after criticizing the project's contractor for poor performance.

2 months ago·Australia

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