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Space Force to budget an extra $11B for NSSL Phase 3: 170 Lane 1 launches forecast for 2025-2034

The service now projects 170 NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 launches between 2025 and 2034—up from 60—alongside an additional $11 billion aimed at funding a major increase in launch capacity under the program’s next phase.

Discovered 2026-07-22T10:27:13.914035-07:00 | 2026-07-22T10:27:13.914035-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The jump in planned NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 activity—from 60 to 170 launches over 2025-2034—signals a step-change in Space Force launch demand and procurement pacing.
  • The extra $11 billion provides a direct read-through on funding priorities and schedule pressure affecting launch providers and program execution.
  • NSSL Phase 3 planning decisions can materially shape the commercial launch market and downstream production/availability assumptions for the next decade.

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