On Friday, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin were awarded a combined $13.5 billion in U.S. Space Force rocket launch contracts through 2029. The contracts, aimed at launching sensitive Pentagon satellites, are part of the National Security Space Launch program, which includes 54 missions over the next five years. SpaceX emerged as the biggest winner, followed by ULA and Blue Origin.

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• SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin secured $13.5 billion in Pentagon contracts for rocket launches through 2029.
• SpaceX was awarded 28 missions worth $5.9 billion, while ULA got 19 missions worth $5.3 billion.
• Blue Origin received $2.3 billion for seven missions, with launches planned in later years.
• The contracts are part of the Space Force’s National Security Space Launch program.
• SpaceX will handle most missions in the first year due to its higher launch rate with Falcon 9 rockets.
• ULA’s Vulcan rocket, certified this month, will also be used for national security missions.
• The Phase 3 contracts focus on the Pentagon’s most difficult and expensive missions.
• SpaceX is considered the most capable launch provider, thanks to its reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
• ULA, despite delays with its Vulcan rocket, remains committed to critical national security missions.
• The contracts reflect SpaceX’s dominance in the launch industry, having emerged as a key player in government satellite launches.