SpaceX has won a $70 million contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications for the US Space Force via its Starshield program.
"The SpaceX contract provides for Starshield end-to-end service , user terminals, ancillary equipment, network management and other related services," a Space Force spokesperson toldin a statement. The initial phase requires the Space Force to pay $15 million to SpaceX by September 30th, and SpaceX will support 54 military"mission partners" across Department of Defence branches.
A group of US senators recently criticized SpaceX's actions in Ukraine, after a biography on Elon Musk revealed that he refused Ukraine's request to extend Starlink coverage to allow a naval attack on Russian-held Crimea."We are deeply concerned with the ability and willingness of SpaceX to interrupt their service at Mr. Musk’s whim and for the purpose of handcuffing a sovereign country’s self-defense, effectively defending Russian interests," they wrote.
SpaceX is already a key contractor for the Pentagon, providing the military with rocket launches. Last year, the Space Force approved the company's reusable Falcon Heavy to carry US spy satellites into orbit. Earlier this year, SpaceX won a contract to provide an unspecified number of Starlink ground terminals for use in Ukraine.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SpaceX inks first Space Force deal for government-focused Starshield satellite networkAfter concerns raised about Musk’s role as a defense contractor.
Read more »
Space Force Taps SpaceX for $70 Million Starshield ContractThat SpaceX is emerging as an important defense contractor for the Pentagon is increasingly evident.
Read more »
SpaceX wins first Pentagon contract for Starshield, its satellite network for military useThe Pentagon is already a high-value buyer of the company’s rocket launches and had shown increasing interest in its Starlink satellite internet.
Read more »
Elon Musk’s SpaceX scores a $70 million winSpaceX is developing an offshoot of Starlink called Starshield.
Read more »
Alabama Space Force HQ cancelation gets Republican probe demand: ‘Real concerns’Rep. Mike Rogers demanded Thursday that the Pentagon’s inspector general launch an investigation into why the Biden administration reversed a decision to move the US Space Command to Alabama.
Read more »
Space Force Season 2 Streaming: Watch & Stream via NetflixWondering how you can watch Space Force Season 2 online? Here are all the streaming details of the series.
Read more »