The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches
The U.S. Space Force is tripling the maximum value of its National Security Space Launch contract to $17 billion, with a total procurement goal of $30 billion. This expansion reflects the Pentagon's increasing demand for both routine and high-priority satellite launches.
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The massive increase in funding highlights the growing strategic importance of space-based assets for national security and military operations.
Billions and billions The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches The Trump administration is asking the Space Force to do a lot. This will require more launches.
2 A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off with NASA's Europa Clipper mission on October 14, 2024. Credit: SpaceX A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off with NASA's Europa Clipper mission on October 14, 2024. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav It seems as though $5.6 billion wasn’t enough. That was the news from the US Space Force on Friday, when military officials announced they were tripling the maximum value of one of the service’s National Security Space Launch contracts to $17 billion.
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