U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $1.6 Billion Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Military Satellite Launches
The U. S. Space Force announced on July 29 that SpaceX has been awarded a contract worth $1.6 billion. Under the contract, SpaceX will execute 18 Falcon 9 rocket launches by the end of 2027, carrying military satellites designed to detect and track aerial targets into orbit.
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