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SpaceX Secures $6 Billion Military Launch Contracts

4/17/2025

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SpaceX has solidified its position as the U.S. military's go-to launch provider, clinching nearly $6 billion in contracts to send satellites into orbit through the 2030s. This pivotal shift comes after years of rivalry with United Launch Alliance, driven by urgent needs to bolster satellite capabilities in response to China's growing space ambitions and looming threats.

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SpaceX has solidified its position as the U.S. military's go-to launch provider, clinching nearly $6 billion in contracts to send satellites into orbit through the 2030s. This pivotal shift comes after years of rivalry with United Launch Alliance, driven by urgent needs to bolster satellite capabilities in response to China's growing space ambitions and looming threats.