Skip to content
My AFA Account Search
My AFA Search
  • News
    • News Home
    • Air
    • Space
    • Personnel
    • National Security
    • Cyber
    • Technology
  • Daily Report
    • Today’s Report
    • Airframe
    • Subscribe!
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Back Issues
    • Almanac
    • Get The Magazine
  • History Home
    • Chronology: History of Airpower
    • Valor
    • Namesakes
  • About Us
    • About Us Home
    • Our Staff & Products
    • Join AFA
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Reuse and Reprint Permission
  • Weapons & Platforms
Close Image

nssl phase 3

SpaceX Sweeps Another Round of Space Force’s More Commercial-Like Launch Orders

Jan. 12, 2026 | By Courtney Albon
The Space Force recently awarded SpaceX $739 million to launch nine missions for the Space Development Agency and National Reconnaissance Office over the next three years. Five of the awarded launches will be to build out SDA’s constellation of missile warning and tracking satellites in ...

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 ...

Latest News

CYBERCOM Nominee Cautions Against Creating Cyber Force, Splitting Off NSA

US, Japanese Defense Chiefs Vow to Strength Alliance; USFJ Changes Proceed

What to Watch as Lawmakers Race to Pass 2026 Defense Budget by Jan. 30

Future SOUTHCOM Boss Sees Need for More Resources

Space Force Sets Mandatory Wear Date for PT Uniform, Service Dress Remains Optional

Subscribe to the Daily Report

Get your daily fix of Air & Space Force news delivered right to your inbox every day. There's no more reliable source for news about your Air & Space Forces.

Subscribe Today
Listen to the latest
Aerospace Advantage Podcast
from the Mitchell Institute

Pennsylvania

Listen Now
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Daily Report
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe!
  • Air & Space Forces Association
  • Reuse and Reprint Permission
  • Privacy Policy

Air & Space Forces Magazine is the official publication of the Air & Space Forces Association, 1201 S. Joyce St., C6 / Second Fl., Arlington, Va., 22202. Copyright 2025

Subscribe to the
Air & Space Forces
Daily Report

The latest news from Air & Space Forces Magazine, as well as news from other leading publications, delivered right to your inbox every morning!

We’re sorry, there has been an error. Please review your input or try again later.
Thank you for subscribing
to the Daily Report!