Three providers awarded $13.7B for space launches

By Shelley K. Mesch / April 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Space Force has awarded National Security Space Launch missions to three vendors, totaling more than $13.7 billion over the five-year contracting window, according to an announcement issued today. The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 indefinite-delivery requirements contracts went to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin, according to a Space Force announcement. “Today’s award culminates nearly three years of government and industry partnership to increase launch resiliency and capacity,” explained Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen, program executive officer for assured...

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