SpaceX gets $1.6b order for 18 Falcon 9 launches | TheBriefWire
SpaceX gets $1.6b order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
Published 30 July 2026 ยท science
Synopsis SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches through the year
Synopsis SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches through the year 2027.
The Space Force aims to accelerate its acquisition of rocket launches from private companies. Rivals United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin face ongoing technical challenges
with their rockets. SpaceX continues to lead in securing significant Pentagon contracts this year.
Published: July 30, 2026 โข 8:16 AM IST ยท Updated: July 30, 2026 โข 9:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites.
These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches through the year 2027. The Space Force aims to accelerate its acquisition of rocket launches from private companies.
Rivals United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin face ongoing technical challenges with their rockets.
SpaceX continues to lead in securing significant Pentagon contracts this year.