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NASA awards SpaceX $946 million for 3 more crewed ISS flights
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract modification for three additional crewed flights to the International Space Station, increasing SpaceX's total Commercial Crew missions to 17 and extending the contract value to $5.92 billion through 2030.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 20 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.
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SpaceX's secured contract for additional ISS crew flights opens ongoing opportunities for suppliers in launch and space operations. If you build components or services used in crewed space missions, expect sustained demand and fewer procurement delays through 2030.
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20 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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