York Space Systems secures PExT mission extension through 2027

York Space Systems (YSS) announced that NASA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have extended operations of the Polylingual Experimental Terminal demonstration through 2027, following the completion of BARD mission objectives in 2025. The 12-month extension enables an expanded series of demonstrations throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Planned activities include increased interoperability testing and direct-to-Earth communications with commercial ground service providers, supporting near real-time commanding, telemetry, and science data transfer options for future science and operational missions.