SpaceX Wins $1.6B Space Force Contract
14 sources · first reported 8d ago
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.
This contract is significant because it highlights the growing importance of space-based sensing and targeting capabilities for the US military. The use of Falcon 9 launches will provide the Space Force with a reliable and efficient way to deploy these satellites, enhancing the military's ability to track and respond to threats.
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