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Maxar Technologies a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure commends the Senate Commerce Committee passage of the NASA Authorization Act of 2019 introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz R-Texas Kyrsten Sinema D-Ariz. Roger Wicker R-Miss. and Maria Cantwell D-Wash.. The passage of this bipartisan legislation would fortify U.S. leadership in space and unlock new jobs and opportunities in science and innovation by supporting innovative programs like the NASA-led Gateway and servicing missions.The bill promises to cement Americas presence in space by formally authorizing an extension of the International Space Station ISS through 2030 as well as the deployment of Gateway to support lunar surface operations and the demonstration of key technologies for a human mission to Mars. Sen. Gardner R-Co. amended the bill to prioritize the continued development of solar electric propulsion for Mars exploration by leveraging lessons learned from the Power and Propulsion Element. Additionally the bill accelerates the development of satellite servicing and assembly which will be critical to public and private space activities.Beginning in the Apollo era Maxar has played a crucial role in many of NASAs exploration programs. In May Maxar was selected to provide the Power and Propulsion Element of the Gateway. Maxar also supports ISS operations with its Canadarm series of robotic arms through MDA a Maxar company and has delivered robotic arms for every Mars rover and lander. Additionally Maxar is providing a spacecraft bus and robotic arms for NASAs Restore-L project to refuel a satellite in low Earth orbit.We applaud the Senate on achieving bipartisan support for the extension of the ISS and the authorization of Gateway the cornerstone of the Artemis program said Dan Jablonsky Maxar CEO. Space exploration has always been a uniting force bringing together all of America and Im grateful to the Senate for continuing this proud tradition of reaching across the aisle for the benefit of the country and all of humanity.The operations of DigitalGlobe SSL Space Systems Loral and Radiant Solutions were unified under the Maxar brand in February MDA continues to operate as an independent business unit within the Maxar organization.
