US Space Force awards $4.16B contract to SpaceX for space-based tracking network

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The US Space Force has awarded a $4.16 billion contract to SpaceX to build a space-based tracking network as part of President Trump's Golden Dome defensive shield. The network will track foreign aircraft and missiles.

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US Space Force says SpaceX won a $4.16B contract to build a space-based tracking network as part of President Trump's Golden Dome defensive shield

5/30/2026, 6:15:56 AM

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