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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars.

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NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars.

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NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars. California-based Relativity Space will design, build, and...

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NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars. California-based Relativity Space will design, build, and launch the spacecraft that carries NASA's Aeolus instrument suite to orbit around Mars. The mission aims to provide daily measurements of the planet's global environment, including Martian dust and cloud cover, winds, and temperatures.

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Public-private partnerships like this are a force multiplier for science," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. This partnership marks a...

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"Public-private partnerships like this are a force multiplier for science," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. This partnership marks a significant step in advancing Mars science and exploration.

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This is a critical mission for understanding the Martian environment and its potential for supporting life," said Dr. Maria Zuber, NASA's Associate...

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"This is a critical mission for understanding the Martian environment and its potential for supporting life," said Dr. Maria Zuber, NASA's Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate.

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2028: Launch year of the NASA's next Mars orbiter

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  • 2028: Launch year of the NASA's next Mars orbiter

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Relativity Space is a private aerospace company founded in 2015, focused on developing 3D-printed rockets and spacecraft. NASA's Aeolus mission is...

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Relativity Space is a private aerospace company founded in 2015, focused on developing 3D-printed rockets and spacecraft. NASA's Aeolus mission is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to explore Mars and understand its environment.

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The launch of the NASA's next Mars orbiter is scheduled for 2028. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched a new batch of US spy satellites from California,...

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The launch of the NASA's next Mars orbiter is scheduled for 2028. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched a new batch of US spy satellites from California, and Jared Leto has transformed into Skeletor for the film "Masters of the Universe". The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 image-stabilized binoculars are available at their cheapest price ever.

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Who: Relativity Space, NASA, SpaceX, Jared Leto What: Launch of NASA's next Mars orbiter, US spy satellites, and film "Masters of the Universe" When:...

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  • Who: Relativity Space, NASA, SpaceX, Jared Leto
  • What: Launch of NASA's next Mars orbiter, US spy satellites, and film "Masters of the Universe"
  • When: 2028, June 19, 2026
  • Where: Mars, California, Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Impact: Advancing Mars science and exploration, launching US spy satellites, and bringing iconic characters to life on screen

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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

** NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars.

By Emergent News Desk

Friday, June 19, 2026 • 2 min read • 5 source references

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NASA has announced a new commercial partnership for the next satellite headed to Mars. California-based Relativity Space will design, build, and launch the spacecraft that carries NASA's Aeolus instrument suite to orbit around Mars. The mission aims to provide daily measurements of the planet's global environment, including Martian dust and cloud cover, winds, and temperatures.

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Why It Matters

"Public-private partnerships like this are a force multiplier for science," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. This partnership marks a significant step in advancing Mars science and exploration.

What Experts Say

"This is a critical mission for understanding the Martian environment and its potential for supporting life," said Dr. Maria Zuber, NASA's Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate.

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  • 2028: Launch year of the NASA's next Mars orbiter

Background

Relativity Space is a private aerospace company founded in 2015, focused on developing 3D-printed rockets and spacecraft. NASA's Aeolus mission is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to explore Mars and understand its environment.

What Comes Next

The launch of the NASA's next Mars orbiter is scheduled for 2028. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched a new batch of US spy satellites from California, and Jared Leto has transformed into Skeletor for the film "Masters of the Universe". The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 image-stabilized binoculars are available at their cheapest price ever.

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  • Who: Relativity Space, NASA, SpaceX, Jared Leto
  • What: Launch of NASA's next Mars orbiter, US spy satellites, and film "Masters of the Universe"
  • When: 2028, June 19, 2026
  • Where: Mars, California, Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Impact: Advancing Mars science and exploration, launching US spy satellites, and bringing iconic characters to life on screen

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