SpaceX awarded $2B Pentagon contract for missile- and aircraft-tracking satellites

SpaceX has been awarded a $2 billion contract by the Pentagon to develop missile- and aircraft-tracking satellites. This initiative is part of the defense strategy for President Trump’s Golden Dome defense shield, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

This contract marks a significant investment in satellite technology aimed at enhancing the United States" military capabilities. The development of these tracking satellites is expected to play a crucial role in national defense.

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