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U.S. Space Force Awards $1.142 Billion in Launch Contracts

10/5/2025

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On October 4, 2025, the U.S. Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office announced missions valued at $1.142 billion.
SpaceX will conduct five missions, and United Launch Alliance will conduct two under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contract; Blue Origin has none this round.
Key missions include USSF-206/WGS-12 and GPS IIIF-4, launching from the Eastern Range.

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Story summary

On October 4, 2025, the U.S. Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office announced missions valued at $1.142 billion.
SpaceX will conduct five missions, and United Launch Alliance will conduct two under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contract; Blue Origin has none this round.
Key missions include USSF-206/WGS-12 and GPS IIIF-4, launching from the Eastern Range.