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Elon Musk's Company Secures Major Pentagon Deal For Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has secured a significant $1.6 billion contract with the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 launches through 2027. The missions will carry Pentagon satellites designed to detect, track, and target airborne threats for national defense. This contract is part of the Space Force’s efforts to expand competition and accelerate military spacecraft and launch procurement. The deal follows earlier awards for surveillance satellites and communications systems supporting missile warning and interception networks, as reported by Reuters Connect.