SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX has secured a $1.6 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 launches to deploy missile defense satellites by 2027. This award highlights SpaceX's growing dominance in national security launches, especially as competitors like ULA and Blue Origin face significant technical setbacks.

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