SpaceX Wins $1.6B Space Force Contract
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SpaceX has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract by the US Space Force to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions for military sensing and targeting satellites. The contract is part of the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contract vehicle, which has a ceiling of $11.4 billion. The launches will support communications and targeting missions by the end of 2027.
Why it matters
This contract highlights the growing importance of space-based capabilities for military operations, particularly for sensing and targeting. The use of Falcon 9 launches will enable the Space Force to enhance its military communications and targeting capabilities.
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