SpaceX, the private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has secured a major contract worth nearly $5.9 billion from the US government to launch military satellites into space.
The United States Space Force announced the contract on Saturday, confirming that SpaceX will use its rockets to deliver national security satellites into orbit.
The agreement is part of a broader effort to enhance America's space capabilities and strengthen military readiness.
Under the program, a total of 54 missions are planned between now and 2029, with SpaceX assigned to handle 28 of them.
The Space Force emphasized that the outcome guarantees secure and reliable access to space for vital national security missions.
In addition to SpaceX’s deal, United Launch Services received a $5.4 billion contract, and Blue Origin, founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, secured a $2.4 billion agreement.
SpaceX currently dominates the commercial spaceflight industry in the United States, routinely conducting missions for NASA and various private clients.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk continues to play a key role in former President Donald Trump’s advisory team, tasked with reducing government spending and reviewing agency operations for potential savings, including within the military sector.
The new contracts highlight SpaceX’s growing influence in the defense sector and reaffirm the company's pivotal role in America’s future space strategy.
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