SpaceX Is Awarded $4 billion Contract with U.S. Space Force

SpaceX is awarded a $4 billion contract with the U.S. Space Force. The contract supports the development of next-generation satellite launch systems. It includes funding for the Starlink V2.0 constellation expansion. The agreement enables rapid deployment of secure communications infrastructure. The U.S. Space Force will operate the launch systems under a new operational framework. The contract spans a five-year period starting in 2024.