What Happened
Space Force Awards Largest Batch of Missions Under Phase 3 Program
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX two launch task orders worth $1.6 billion to deploy military satellite constellations, marking the largest publicly announced batch of missions yet under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. The award covers 18 Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California through the end of 2027. SpaceX is also building two of the portfolio’s largest satellite systems under separate multibillion-dollar contracts. The company’s role in the military’s next-generation satellite networks is expected to grow significantly. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.