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Astrobotic secures $17.5M from NASA and Space Force for reusable rocket development
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SpaceX's Starship Launches Stir Debate and Delays on the East Coast
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"Blue Origin Secures U.S. Space Force Funding for New Glenn Integration Studies"
Blue Origin has secured a contract with the U.S. Space Force for integration studies related to its New Glenn launch vehicle, marking a significant step in its potential participation in the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program. The contract, worth nearly $18 million, aims to assess launch vehicle trajectory and mission design for missions planned in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This development demonstrates the Space Force’s interest in New Glenn’s capabilities, as the company aims to challenge incumbents SpaceX and United Launch Alliance for demanding missions to higher orbits.