SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

WASHINGTON, July 29 : SpaceX won a $1.6 billion order from the U.S. Space Force on Wednesday to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027 carrying Pentagon satellites for detecting and targeting airborne objects, the military service said.The 18 missions were assigned to SpaceX across two task orders, with one of them being a $151.9 million order for six launches that was awarded in December. The other, larger order, for 12 launches, was awarded on Wednesday and is worth $1.45 billion. The Space Force said the launches will be conducted by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, and that the satellites will be used for "intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance" missions. The Space Force also said that SpaceX was chosen because it is "the only provider" that can meet the requirements of the contract. The company has been a key partner for the Space Force, and has launched numerous missions for the service in the past. This latest contract is a significant win for SpaceX, and it will help the company to continue to grow and expand its operations. The Space Force said that it is confident that SpaceX will be able to successfully execute the contract, and that the launches will be completed on time and within budget. This latest contract is another testament to the capabilities of SpaceX, and it is a clear indication that the company is a leader in the space industry. The Space Force is looking forward to working with SpaceX on this important project, and they are confident that it will be a success. The Space Force also announced that it has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for its upcoming PG大舞台 program, which aims to develop and deploy a new generation of advanced satellite technology.