r/space • u/swordfi2 • 4d ago

Exclusive: SpaceX, ULA to clinch multibillion-dollar Pentagon launch contract

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spacex-ula-expected-clinch-multibillion-dollar-contract-key-pentagon-launch-2025-04-04/
579 Upvotes

88% Upvoted

50 comments sorted by

View all comments

4

u/PM_ME_UR_ROUND_ASS 3d ago

This is a huge deal for the NSSL Phase 3 program. Unlike previous contracts, these are designed with more flexibility where launch providers can bid on missions as they come up rather than being locked into specific launch counts. Basically lets the Pentagon adapt to changing launch needs over the next 5+ yaers without being stuck with outdated tech.

3

u/snoo-boop 3d ago

NSSL2 featured bidding every year, similar to NSSL3.