Appendix A - Estimated Service Rates in 1997 Dollars for TDRSS Standard Services (Based on NASA Escalation Estimate)

TDRSS user service rates for services rendered in CY-97 based on current projections in 1997 dollars are as follows:

1. Single Access Service—Forward command, return telemetry, or tracking, or any combination of these, the base rate is $184.00 per minute for non-U.S. Government users.

2. Multiple Access Forward Service—Base rate is $42.00 per minute for non-U.S. Government users.

3. Multiple Access Return Service—Base rate is $13.00 per minute for non-U.S. Government users.

Due to the advent of commercial launch service customers, an addendum will be required to reflect rates for service rendered under the Commercial Space Launch Act (CSLA). Due to statutory requirements, the rates are slightly different for CSLA customers.

CSLA customer rates:

1. Single Access Service—Base rate is $180 per minute for CSLA users.

2. Multiple Access Forward Service—Base rate is $39 per minute for CSLA users.

3. Multiple Access Return Service—Base rate is $13 per minute for CSLA users.