U.S. Space Force Unrolls Welcome Mat For New Launch Companies

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy joined the national security space launch fleet in November on the USSF-44 mission.

Credit: SPACEX
Nine years ago, SpaceX sued the U.S. Air Force to open its lucrative sole-source launch services contract with United Launch Alliance to competition. Now, with a bevy of new companies and vehicles in the offing, attracting new bidders is becoming a key part of the national security space launch...

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