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US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin

The US Space Force has awarded $13.7 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin for 54 national security spaceflight missions over the next five years. This marks a significant step in the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 procurement, emphasizing increased launch resiliency and capacity.

2025-04-07T04:33:11.233217-07:00

Reuters

Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9

2025-04-02T11:51:07.237734-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX and ULA Poised to Secure Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. Space Force Contracts

2025-04-04T13:59:08.539091-07:00

GeekWire

Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit on Maiden Launch Despite Booster Recovery Failure

2025-01-15T23:25:38.574898-08:00

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Space Tourism Growth: Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic Launch Nearly 120 People to Edge of Space Technology advancements have democratized space travel, with Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic offering suborbital flights to almost 120 tourists. As these companies expand operations, the space tourism industry anticipates further growth and new developments in commercialization and accessibility.

2025-04-11T07:32:12.039925-07:00

Space Tourism Growth: Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic Launch Nearly 120 People to Edge of Space

Space.com

Blue Origin Announces Crew for Historic All-Female Spaceflight Including Katy Perry On April 14, Blue Origin will launch an all-female crew on its New Shepard rocket, featuring notable passengers like singer Katy Perry. This mission underscores Blue Origin's efforts to enhance gender diversity in space travel.

2025-04-10T06:09:13.256945-07:00

Blue Origin Announces Crew for Historic All-Female Spaceflight Including Katy Perry

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US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin The US Space Force has awarded $13.7 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin for 54 national security spaceflight missions over the next five years. This marks a significant step in the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 procurement, emphasizing increased launch resiliency and capacity.

2025-04-07T04:33:11.233217-07:00

US Space Force Awards $13.7B in Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin

Space.com

Blue Origin Faces Criticism Over All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry As Blue Origin prepares for its historic all-female spaceflight, the involvement of pop star Katy Perry has sparked criticism regarding the mission's perceived extravagance. Some observers suggest that such high-profile missions overshadow pressing issues like economic disparities, diverting attention from more practical space industry advancements.

2025-04-06T05:09:50.367417-07:00

Blue Origin Faces Criticism Over All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry

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SpaceX and ULA Poised to Secure Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. Space Force Contracts SpaceX and United Launch Alliance are anticipated to win significant U.S. Space Force contracts valued at billions of dollars. These contracts will cover the launch of approximately 50 missions through 2029, involving the deployment of some of the Pentagon's most sensitive satellites.

2025-04-04T13:59:08.539091-07:00

SpaceX and ULA Poised to Secure Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. Space Force Contracts

Aviation Week

Rocket Lab and Stoke Space Join U.S. Space Force's NSSL Phase 3 Contracts The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has expanded its National Security Space Launch Phase 3 vendor pool by awarding Lane 1 contracts to Rocket Lab and Stoke Space. These companies will now join Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA in competing for future launch service task orders.

2025-04-03T14:10:02.414289-07:00

Rocket Lab and Stoke Space Join U.S. Space Force's NSSL Phase 3 Contracts

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Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9 Amazon plans to launch the first 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, marking the start of its satellite internet network aimed at competing with SpaceX's Starlink. The launch, facilitated by United Launch Alliance, is pivotal for Amazon's goal to provide global high-speed internet.

2025-04-02T11:51:07.237734-07:00

Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9

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Blue Origin Plans Second New Glenn Launch After FAA Concludes Investigation Blue Origin aims for a late spring launch for its New Glenn rocket following the FAA's completion of an investigation into the rocket's booster landing failure after its successful debut launch in January.

2025-03-31T11:49:02.434856-07:00

Blue Origin Plans Second New Glenn Launch After FAA Concludes Investigation

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