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SpaceX Wins New Launches; USSF Continues to Press for Competition

Oct. 18, 2024 | By Greg Hadley
SpaceX secured orders for Phase 3 launches under the National Security Space Launch program, the first provider to do so, even as the Space Force continues its push to increase its launch options.

Space Force Adds New Company to Compete with SpaceX, ULA for NSSL Launches

June 14, 2024 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
The Space Force is moving to up competition for its most important launches, selecting Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) to take part in the next phase of its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. ULA and SpaceX were already part of NSSL ...

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