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SpaceX Secures $14 Billion Pentagon Contract for Launches

4/5/2025

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Elon Musk's SpaceX, alongside United Launch Services and Blue Origin, has clinched a staggering $14 billion Pentagon contract for U.S. Space Force launches. With SpaceX set to manage 60% of the 54 missions planned through 2029, this deal promises to bolster national security, though it raises eyebrows over possible conflicts of interest.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX, alongside United Launch Services and Blue Origin, has clinched a staggering $14 billion Pentagon contract for U.S. Space Force launches. With SpaceX set to manage 60% of the 54 missions planned through 2029, this deal promises to bolster national security, though it raises eyebrows over possible conflicts of interest.