What Happened
Multiple Companies Secure Major National Security Space Launch Deals
The US government has awarded $11.4 billion in contracts for National Security Space Launch Phase Three Lane One, bringing the total cumulative face value to $17 billion. Seven companies, including United Launch Services, Blue Origin, and SpaceX, have secured contracts for the program. The contracts will be used to support national security space launch requirements, with funds to be obligated at the task order level. This development was reported by the Department of War.