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The US Space Force awarded SpaceX 9 missions valued at $739 million for military satellites focused on missile detection and reconnaissance. This contract is part of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 program, emphasizing cost and rapid deployment.

The missions include 5 for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and 4 for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), with launches scheduled over the next several years. The SDA's focus is on creating a dense satellite constellation for missile tracking, while NRO handles classified reconnaissance satellites. The initial launches for SDA are planned for Q4 2023, with further missions extending into 2028, enhancing the US's satellite capabilities in low Earth orbit.