9/13/2026
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Rocket Lab protests NASA's decision to award Blue Origin $700 million Mars orbiter contract

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Rocket Lab protests NASA's decision to award Blue Origin $700 million Mars orbiter contract
Rocket Lab has filed a protest against NASA's decision to award Blue Origin a $700 million Mars orbiter contract, saying it's inconsistent with the eligibility rules laid out by Congress.
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