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Space Force Awards Launch Missions to SpaceX, ULA
SpaceX secured five of seven critical military launches worth $714 million under the U.S. Space Force’s NSSL Phase 3 program, starting missions in 2027.
- On Friday, the U.S. Space Force awarded five of seven NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 launches to SpaceX, valued at $714 million and leaving Blue Origin and ULA behind.
- Because New Glenn lacks certification, Blue Origin was excluded from the NSSL Phase 3 program, which covers about 54 missions scheduled between 2027 and 2032.
- Assigned manifests show SpaceX missions include USSF-206 carrying the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM and NROL-86 for the NRO plus three classified payloads, while United Launch Alliance received two launches including USSF-88 GPS IIIF.
- Industry watchers say the decision further cements SpaceX's dominance in Pentagon launch procurement and analysts link the contracts to gains in company valuation and Elon Musk, CEO's net worth.
- Looking ahead, the NSSL Phase 3 program allocates $13.7 billion for around 54 missions with orbital launches beginning around 2027, while Blue Origin can re-enter once New Glenn completes certification.
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