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Space Force Awards $13.7B for Military Satellite Launches

4/7/2025

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The U.S. Space Force has made a bold move to bolster national security, awarding a staggering $13.7 billion in contracts for military satellite launches. SpaceX leads the pack with $5.9 billion for 28 missions, followed closely by ULA at $5.4 billion for 19, and Blue Origin with $2.4 billion for seven launches, set to take place between 2027 and 2032.

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The U.S. Space Force has made a bold move to bolster national security, awarding a staggering $13.7 billion in contracts for military satellite launches. SpaceX leads the pack with $5.9 billion for 28 missions, followed closely by ULA at $5.4 billion for 19, and Blue Origin with $2.4 billion for seven launches, set to take place between 2027 and 2032.