The U.S. Space Force announced winning bids for missions, and SpaceX is the clear favorite.

Space Systems Command awarded seven National Security Space Launch contracts last week. Five of the missions were awarded to SpaceX for $714 million. United Launch Alliance got the other two, worth $428 million. Blue Origin didn't qualify because its New Glenn rocket still needs certification for national security launches. It will have another chance in 2027

The missions include 54 scheduled launches between 2027 and 2032.

SpaceX will fly the 12th Wideband Global Satcom mission, which will bolster the U.S. government's network of global, high-capacity comms, Payload reported. ULA will fly the fourth GPS III follow-on mission, which will improve the Department of Defense's GPS capabilities.

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