SpaceX Dominates U.S. National Security Launch Contracts Over ULA
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The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts to SpaceX and ULA for seven critical space missions to enhance national security, including deploying military communication satellites and upgrading GPS capabilities, with future launches planned through 2030 to maintain space dominance.
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