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The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $1.6 billion contract for 18 Falcon 9 launches to deploy sensing and targeting satellites. The contract is part of the Space Force's National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. The launches will carry payloads for the Space Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio and will support military communications and targeting missions.
The Space Force has added two new companies to its launch acquisition program, bringing the total to seven companies. This expansion is part of the military's launch acquisition program.
The US Space Force is expanding its vendor pool for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program to include more than just rocket builders. This move aims to increase competition and innovation in the space launch industry.