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flag SpaceX wins 5 of 7 U.S. national security space launches for 2026, worth $714M, while ULA gets 2, worth $428M.

flag The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX five of seven national security launch missions for fiscal 2026, worth $714 million, under the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 program, while United Launch Alliance received two missions for $428 million. flag SpaceX will launch a Wideband Global Satcom satellite, three classified payloads, and a reconnaissance mission using Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 rockets. flag ULA will launch a GPS III Follow-on satellite and a spy mission with its Vulcan rocket. flag Blue Origin, despite being a designated provider, was excluded due to its New Glenn rocket not yet being certified, with its first potential launch likely in fiscal 2027. flag The missions, scheduled between 2027 and 2032, reflect ongoing efforts to ensure assured access to space.

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