SpaceX Secures $733 Million Space Force Launch Contract

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SpaceX Secures $733 Million Space Force Launch Contract
In a significant development for the commercial space industry, SpaceX has been awarded a substantial contract by the U.S. Space Force. The contract, worth $733 million, covers eight launches and is part of a broader initiative aimed at fostering competition among launch providers. The Details of the Contract The awarded contract encompasses seven launches for the Space Development Agency and one for the National Reconnaissance Office. All launches are scheduled to be executed using SpaceX's reliable Falcon 9 rockets and are anticipated to take place no earlier than 2026. This substantial contract is part of the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) program known as "National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1." This third round of contracts was divided into two lanes last year: Lane 1 for lower-risk missions and near-Earth orbits, and Lane 2 for heavy-lift missions and more demanding orbits. Earlier this summer, the Space Force selected SpaceX, United Launch Allian…