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Space Access Awards 2 Contracts to On-Ramp New Providers to National Security Space ...

U.S. Space Force awards NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 contracts to Impulse Space and Relativity Federal, expanding the national security launch provider base to seven companies and creating new commercial-like procurement pathways with lower costs and faster timelines.

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The Wire takeaway

New dual-lane NSSL procurement model reduces barrier to entry for space launch providers with $5M assessments and commercial-like contracting; founders should track Lane 1 mission competition eligibility criteria and tailored mission assurance frameworks.

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Topics: Space Tech · space-launch · government-procurement · nssl-phase-3 · defense-contracts · launch-provider-onramp

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Verified 9 July 2026 · Sources: Fusion42 review