Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX

SpaceX sweeps nine national security missions for SDA and NRO under NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1
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SpaceX sweeps nine national security missions for SDA and NRO under NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1
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Pete Hegseth praises U.S.-built satellites and rapid launch as Trump administration escalates pressure on legacy primes
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‘Vanguard’ project builds on NASA-developed AutoNav under a $1.9 million SpaceWERX contract
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The launch of USSF-87 comes amid leadership change at United Launch Alliance and pressure to increase launch tempo
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Falcon ExoDynamics wins contract to mature satellite interface developed by Aerospace Corp.
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Pay-as-you-go model aims to simplify traditionally complex imagery procurement
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After years of talk, the Pentagon faces hard choices on commercial adoption, missile defense and whether new space capabilities become enduring programs
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Startup aims to mass-produce radar hardware and deploy formation-flying satellites
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Private equity firm to revive Rocketdyne name, L3Harris keeps RS-25 engine
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The Department of the Air Force is planning upgrades across 14 Space Force bases under the “Base Infrastructure Modernization” IDIQ contract
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The project reflects a broader global shift toward using commercial remote-sensing satellites for national security missions
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Deal deepens contractor’s push into space-based sensing and optical communications.
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