Space Force Awards SpaceX for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Program, Total Value $739 Million
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $739 million contract for five launches of missile tracking satellites under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. The award includes 44 satellites, with two launches to begin in Q4 FY2026 and another two in Q3 FY2027. This marks the second time SpaceX has been awarded a launch contract for the SDA, following a $2.5 billion deal in January 2024. According to Breaking Defense, the Space Force’s decision may signal confidence in commercial launch providers’ ability to support critical space missions.