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SpaceX Secures $4 Billion Contract for Missile-Tracking Satellites

The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to develop missile-tracking satellites as part of the Golden Dome defense initiative.

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20261 MIN READ

In a significant move for national defense, the US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a contract valued at $4.16 billion. This contract is aimed at the development of missile-tracking satellites.

The project, known as the Golden Dome, is part of a broader defense initiative that was originally planned during President Trump's administration.

This investment highlights the increasing importance of satellite technology in modern defense strategies and reflects the Pentagon's commitment to enhancing missile detection capabilities.