Space Force Outlines New Acquisition Plan For NSSL Phase 3

Brian Everstine Irene Klotz February 17, 2023
National Security Space Launch
Credit: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force is laying out a new approach for national security space launches, using a “dual-lane” method to increase competition for initial launches. Space Systems Command (SSC) on Feb. 16 released a draft request for proposals for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 ahead of a...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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