US Space Force Awards SpaceX $1.6 Billion for Rocket Launches
The US Space Force has awarded a $1.6 billion contract to SpaceX for 18 Falcon 9 rocket launches, which are expected to be completed by the end of next year. This latest deal adds to over $7 billion in Pentagon contracts that SpaceX has already secured in 2026, according to Reuters. The agreement highlights continued government reliance on private aerospace companies like SpaceX for national defense and space operations.
