# NASA Awards $38M Lunar Communications Contract

NASA awarded Modulate Space Corporation, operating as modul8, a **$38 million firm-fixed-price contract** to develop and demonstrate 5G and Wi-Fi 6 communications for future lunar operations. The work covers a network-in-a-box laboratory demonstration and an integrated lunar-surface network flight demonstration, advancing communications capabilities for future missions. NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, is identified in the associated procurement information.

- The project creates potential subcontracting and technology-supply opportunities in networking hardware, software, and systems integration; companies can assess whether their capabilities align with the awardee’s needs.
- The stated schedule lists Phase 1 as running from Oct. 1 (year not specified) through Jan. 31, 2028, and Phase 2 from Nov. 30 through Dec. 31, 2028.
- No follow-on solicitation or procurement contact is identified, so the announcement does not establish an open bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)

### Vendors
- Modulate Space Corporation (modul8) (awardee)

### Sources
- [The Moon is getting a 5G upgrade. 🌕📶

@NASA awarded modul8 a $38 million contract to develop and demonstrate 5G and Wi-Fi 6 communications for future lunar operations.

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