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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

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

The U.S. Space Force has awarded three vendors—SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin—launch contracts valued at $13.7 billion under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. These contracts ensure continued assured access to space, covering services for national security missions starting in 2028.

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

Reuters

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

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

Payload

Portal Space Systems Secures $17.5M Seed Funding for Supernova Program

2025-04-03T06:06:17.228115-07:00

Aviation Week

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Launch Reflects Europe's Microlauncher Ambitions and Challenges

2025-04-01T15:30:53.612582-07:00

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Space Force Awards $13.7B Launch Contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin The U.S. Space Force has awarded three vendors—SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin—launch contracts valued at $13.7 billion under the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. These contracts ensure continued assured access to space, covering services for national security missions starting in 2028.

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

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

European Spaceflight

ArianeGroup's SkyHopper Project Advances European Reusability Ambitions The ArianeGroup-led SkyHopper project aims to innovate with a reusable rocket first stage, enhancing Europe's competitive stance in space technology. SkyHopper complements other initiatives like Themis, signifying a strategic push towards sustainable and cost-efficient launch systems.

2025-04-06T23:02:39.232964-07:00

ArianeGroup's SkyHopper Project Advances European Reusability Ambitions

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Two Starlink Missions in One Day SpaceX executed a double launch of Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral, delivering two separate batches of Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit. This marks the 41st and 42nd missions of 2025 for SpaceX, demonstrating their rapid launch capabilities and ongoing Starlink expansion.

2025-04-05T22:25:38.776953-07:00

SpaceX Successfully Launches Two Starlink Missions in One Day

gazette.com

Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Nears Launch Readiness After Two Decades Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable vehicle developed over more than 20 years, is poised to transform space travel. It promises to enhance both cargo missions and space travel flexibility with its innovative design and capabilities, setting the stage for future advancements in aerospace transportation.

2025-04-05T21:13:15.383144-07:00

Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Nears Launch Readiness After Two Decades

pldspace.com

PLD Space Secures Major Partnership with D-Orbit for Satellite Launches PLD Space has signed a significant partnership with D-Orbit to provide satellite launches to equatorial orbit using its MIURA 5 rocket. This agreement fills over 80% of PLD Space's launch manifest slots until 2027, positioning it as a leader in the equatorial launch market.

2025-04-05T11:24:41.303716-07:00

PLD Space Secures Major Partnership with D-Orbit for Satellite Launches

dailytrib.com

Firefly Aerospace Drives Central Texas Spaceport Development Firefly Aerospace is spearheading efforts to establish a spaceport in Central Texas, aiming to boost local economic growth and infrastructure. With its existing 200-acre facility in Burnet County, Burnet and Williamson Counties are discussing a partnership to form a Spaceport Development Corporation.

2025-04-05T11:18:24.193404-07:00

Firefly Aerospace Drives Central Texas Spaceport Development

bangordailynews.com

bluShift Advances Biofuel-Powered Space Ambitions bluShift Aerospace successfully conducted a hybrid rocket engine test off the Maine coastline, marking a significant step towards its goal of reaching space with biofuel-powered rockets by mid-2025. The company aims to set a new standard for sustainable space travel.

2025-04-05T11:10:09.350076-07:00

bluShift Advances Biofuel-Powered Space Ambitions

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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

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