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NASA Seeks Landsat 10 Spacecraft Contractor

May 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

NASA issues draft solicitation for Landsat 10 spacecraft contract.
Target launch date is 2031.
Contractor will design, build, and test a single observatory.
Scope includes integrating Landsat Next Instrument Suite.

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Strategic Implications

This solicitation may signal NASA's continued investment in Earth observation technologies, which could enhance the agency's capabilities in monitoring environmental changes. The Landsat 10 mission suggests a growing importance of space-based imaging and monitoring, which may benefit contractors with expertise in these areas.

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What Happened

Agency Opens Competition For Earth Observation Mission

NASA has released a draft request for proposals for the Landsat 10 spacecraft, targeting a 2031 launch for the Earth observation mission. The selected contractor will handle spacecraft design, engineering, development, and testing for a single observatory, including integrating the Landsat Next Instrument Suite. The agency plans to award a firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract with a potential performance period of about five and a half years. This development was first reported by GovCon Wire.

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