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Space Force Expands Launch Program

2 sources · first reported 7h ago

via SpaceNews

The US Space Force has added Relativity and Impulse Space to its national security launch program, allowing newer companies to compete for military missions. The program, worth $5.6 billion, aims to carry sensitive satellites into orbit.

Why it matters

This expansion signifies the Space Force's efforts to diversify its launch capabilities and invest in innovative companies, enhancing national security space launch capabilities.

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