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Space Force Awards $87.5M For Next-Gen Rockets

United Launch Alliance (ULA) engineers and technicians completed a successful pathfinder exercise to assess procedures and operations in early 2020 in preparation for the first Vulcan Centaur launch. United Launch Alliance
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Space Force awarded $87.5 million in contracts to Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance for next-generation rocket development.
  • These contracts focus on rocket engine testing and upper stage resiliency enhancements, fostering collaboration between the military and commercial space industry for national defense.
  • The investment aims to leverage commercial innovation to rapidly counter emerging threats and maintain U.S. advantages in space, now considered a contested domain against adversaries.
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The U.S. Space Force is advancing investment in next-generation rocket development, awarding $87.5 million in contracts to Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance.

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