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Space Force adjusts timeline as Vulcan’s national security launches slip to 2025

Two missions—USSF-106 and USSF-87—are currently waiting in the wings, with payloads ready but no confirmed launch dates

by Sandra Erwin November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Rocket Lab confirms plan to bid for Pentagon launch contracts with new medium rocket

by Sandra Erwin November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

A revised design of the Neutron rocket features larger landing legs optimized for barge landings. Credit: Rocket Lab

Space Force opens national security launch contracts to new players

by Sandra Erwin October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

SpaceX secures new contracts worth $733.5 million for national security space missions

by Sandra Erwin October 18, 2024October 19, 2024

United Launch Alliance prepares for crucial certification flight as U.S. Space Force watches closely

by Sandra Erwin September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

United Launch Alliance and SpaceX get $1.8 billion boost in Space Force contracts

by Sandra Erwin July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

ULA’s Atlas 5 launches its final national security mission

by Sandra Erwin July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

New Glenn pathfinder

Blue Origin, SpaceX, ULA to compete for $5.6 billion in Pentagon launch contracts

by Sandra Erwin June 13, 2024June 14, 2024

ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed

by Sandra Erwin May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

SpaceX launches U.S. military weather monitoring satellite

by Sandra Erwin April 11, 2024April 11, 2024