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

9 July 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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9 July 2026

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technology

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Space Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 9 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech.

◆ ◆ 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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1 source · 9 Jul 2026

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