NASA Expands Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program, Adding Eight New Vendors
NASA has selected eight new companies under its Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program and awarded new data products to six existing contractors, broadening the range of commercial satellite data available to researchers, government agencies, and decision-makers. The program's maximum contract value stands at $476 million, with a period of performance extending through November 15, 2028.
Highlights
- NASA selected eight new companies and awarded new data products to six existing contractors under the CSDA On-Ramp 2 program, bringing the total number of awardees to 14.
- The CSDA On-Ramp 2 Multiple Award Contract has a maximum value of $476 million and a period of performance through November 15, 2028.
- Commercial satellite data procured under the program provides high-resolution, high-frequency observations that fill gaps in NASA's existing Earth observation satellite coverage.
- Notable awardees include Planet Labs Federal, ICEYE US, Airbus DS Geo, Tomorrow.io (Tomorrow Companies Inc.), and Wyvern Inc.
- NASA states the program advances public-private partnerships to reduce costs, accelerate data delivery, and improve disaster response and public safety for American citizens.
NASA Expands Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program, Adding Eight New Vendors
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NASA has announced the selection of eight new companies under its Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program, while also procuring new data products from six existing contractors. The move aims to broaden the scope of commercial satellite data accessible to researchers, government agencies, and decision-makers.
The commercial satellite data provides high-resolution, high-frequency observational records that complement NASA's existing Earth observation satellites, filling gaps in coverage and strengthening the overall dataset.
Public-Private Partnerships Advancing Science
NASA stated that its active use of commercial data reflects the agency's commitment to public-private partnerships, which help deepen scientific insights while reducing costs and accelerating data delivery to researchers and decision-makers.
Collaboration with commercial Earth observation data offers multiple benefits for the American public, including enhanced environmental intelligence, improved disaster response capabilities, and increased public safety.
Contract Structure and Maximum Value
The procurement falls under the CSDA On-Ramp 2 Multiple Award Contract, structured as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple-award contract.
The original maximum contract value is $476 million, with a period of performance beginning in 2023 and running through November 15, 2028.
List of Contract Awardees
A total of 14 companies — comprising both newly added and existing contractors — have been awarded contracts under the program:
- Airbus DS Geo Inc.
- GHGSat Inc.
- Hydrosat Inc.
- ICEYE US Inc.
- ImageSat International
- Kuva US Inc.
- Muon Space Inc.
- Orbital Sidekick Inc.
- OroraTech USA Inc.
- Planet Labs Federal Inc.
- Space Sciences and Engineering LLC (doing business as PlanetiQ)
- SATLANTIS US
- Tomorrow Companies Inc. (doing business as Tomorrow.io)
- Wyvern Inc.
Program Objectives
NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program aims to supplement and enhance the Earth observation data available to NASA and its partners in a cost-effective manner. It does so by identifying, evaluating, and procuring commercial satellite data to further strengthen overall Earth observation capabilities.
For more information on NASA's commercial satellite data procurement program, visit the official website: https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/csda
Media Contact: Liz Vlock, NASA Headquarters, Washington — Tel: 202-358-1600 — Email: elizabeth.a.vlock@nasa.gov
Last Updated: June 18, 2026 / Editor: Jessica Taveau / Location: NASA Headquarters
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