Space Force eyeing mobility and logistics-focused launch R&D program

By Courtney Albon / November 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM
The Space Force is considering creating a National Security Space Launch research and development program focused on accelerating technologies that support future space access, mobility and logistics needs to support its next launch services procurement strategy. The service awarded launch contracts to SpaceX and United Launch Alliance this summer under its Phase 2 LSP and is in the process of developing an acquisition strategy for Phase 3, which is expected to include an on-ramp effort to support new entrant technology...

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