Pentagon awards SpaceX $4.16 billion contract for missile-tracking 'Golden Dome' satellites
By
Emma Roth
Pulled from the oven just right. Trustworthy, fact-dense, deeply satisfying.
Summary
The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites as part of President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" defense system. The US Space Force announced that the sensor-equipped satellites will enable detection and tracking of targets from space. The contract marks a significant defense deal for Elon Musk's company, which recently filed for what could be the largest initial public offering ever.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump's planned 'Golden Dome' defense system
The US Space Force says the sensor-equipped satellites will allow it to detect and track targets from space
The Elon Musk-owned SpaceX — which recently filed for what could be the biggest initial public offering ever
You might also wanna read
SpaceX secures $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of upcoming IPO
SpaceX has been awarded a total of $6.45 billion in U.S. Space Force contracts ahead of its anticipated IPO next month. The larger contract
buff.ly·1d ago
U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $4.16 Billion Contract for Orbital Airborne Threat Tracking Network
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI), an orb
blazetrends.com·1d ago
SpaceX secures $6.45 billion in Space Force contracts ahead of upcoming IPO
SpaceX has been awarded a total of $6.45 billion in U.S. Space Force contracts ahead of its anticipated IPO next month. The larger contract
techcrunch.com·1d ago
Space Force Awards SpaceX $4.2B Contract for Satellite Constellation to Track Airborne Targets
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract on May 29 to build a constellation of satellites capable of tracking airborne t
airandspaceforces.com·2d ago
Observable Space raises $90M and lands $94M Space Force contract on same day, betting big on laser communications for orbital AI
Observable Space raised $90 million in Series A funding and secured a $94 million U.S. Space Force contract on the same day, signaling a maj
startupfortune.com·3d ago
Quantum Systems develops 650+ km/h electric interceptor drone using Porsche subsidiary battery cells
German defense company Quantum Systems, a key supplier of Vector drones to Ukraine's military, is developing an experimental high-speed elec
euromaidanpress.com·9h ago