The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX a contract worth $4.16 billion to develop missile-tracking satellites associated with the planned "Golden Dome" defense system. The US Space Force announced that these sensor-equipped satellites will enhance the ability to detect and track targets from space. SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has existing contracts with the Space Force for other components of the Golden Dome system, which is designed to identify and intercept missiles, similar to Israel's Iron Dome.
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Pentagon awards SpaceX $4.16 billion contract for missile-tracking satellites
The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to create missile-tracking satellites for the Golden Dome defense system. The satellites will improve target detection and tracking capabilities from space.
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SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites
Pentagon awards SpaceX $4.16 billion contract for missile-tracking satellites