NASA Awards Relativity Space Terran R Rocket a Launch Services Contract

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NASA has added Relativity Space Inc. and its Terran R rocket to its Launch Services (NLS) II contract through the agreement's on-ramp provision. The NLS II is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract structure that allows NASA to engage several launch providers. With this addition, the Terran R launch service becomes available for NASA to utilize on future missions. The move expands NASA's roster of contracted commercial launch options as it plans upcoming science and exploration missions.

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