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Elon Musk's SpaceX receives billion-dollar contract from U.S. military
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Elon Musk's SpaceX receives billion-dollar contract from U.S. military

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • SpaceX has been awarded a $2.29 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to build a satellite communication network.
  • The network will connect military sensors and weapon platforms globally.
  • In separate deals, Blue Origin and other companies have secured contracts with NASA for lunar missions.

SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has secured a significant contract worth $2.29 billion (approximately 14.7 billion Danish kroner) from the U.S. Space Force. The agreement mandates SpaceX to construct a global satellite communication network designed to link military sensors and weapon platforms worldwide.

The U.S. Space Force, established in 2019 during Donald Trump's presidency, awarded the contract. Musk has been a notable supporter of Trump and previously served in his administration, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aimed to streamline government operations.

Meanwhile, Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has also received contracts from NASA. The space agency awarded Blue Origin a $188 million contract, potentially extending to $280 million, for lunar rovers. Other companies, Astrolab and Lunar Outpost, have also secured NASA contracts for advanced lunar vehicles as part of the agency's plan to return Americans to the Moon by 2028.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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