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NASA Expands SpaceX Contract to Include Starship Missions

3/29/2025

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NASA has expanded its NLS II contract with SpaceX at Starbase, Texas, adding the ambitious Starship to its lineup alongside Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. This strategic move supports a range of NASA missions through December 2032, welcoming new providers each year, all managed by the dedicated team at Kennedy Space Center to ensure successful launches.

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NASA has expanded its NLS II contract with SpaceX at Starbase, Texas, adding the ambitious Starship to its lineup alongside Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. This strategic move supports a range of NASA missions through December 2032, welcoming new providers each year, all managed by the dedicated team at Kennedy Space Center to ensure successful launches.