Impulse Space, Relativity Join NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Contract

Impulse Space and Relativity Space have been added to the U.S. Space Force's NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contract. This contract expansion allows these companies to compete for national security space launch missions.
Why it matters
The inclusion of these firms signals a shift toward a more competitive and diversified commercial space launch market for government defense needs.
Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.
The article provides a factual, industry-specific update on defense contracting without editorializing.
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