NASA Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit on Commercial Launch
27 Mar 2026, 18:00 GMT
By Loura Hall
Topic: Space Technology Mission Directorate
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/stmd/nasa-tech-and-science-bound-for-low-earth-orbit-on-commercial-launch/
Technology and science demonstrations, supported by various NASA industry collaborations and agency developments, are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company’s Transporter-16 commercial rideshare mission. These demonstrations will test thermal protection systems, advance in-space communications, deepen our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, and foster capabilities