Blue Origin Secures First National Security Satellite Launch Contract, Competing with SpaceX and ULA for Up to $5.6 Billion in Business

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, USA United States of America
At least 30 launches anticipated between the three providers over initial five-year period
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket eligible for contracts
Department of Defense selects SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ULA for national security satellite launches worth up to $5.6 billion over the next decade
Selection process was competitive with seven offers received by the Department of Defense
Blue Origin Secures First National Security Satellite Launch Contract, Competing with SpaceX and ULA for Up to $5.6 Billion in Business

The Department of Defense has announced that SpaceX, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have been selected to compete for national security satellite launches worth up to $5.6 billion over the next decade. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin as it is their first time being chosen to launch sensitive national security satellites.

The contracts will be awarded through the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, with at least 30 launches anticipated between the three providers over the initial five-year period. The Space Force expects to award at least one launch per quarter during this timeframe.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which is projected to attempt its first orbital flight later this year, will be eligible for these contracts. ULA and SpaceX have already been competing for national security launches under the previous Phase 2 edition of NSSL.

The selection process was competitive, with seven offers received by the Department of Defense. The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

ULA, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, has been awarded 26 missions worth $3.1 billion under Phase 2 of the NSSL program. SpaceX received 22 missions worth $2.5 billion during the same period.

The NSSL program is expected to see a total of 90 rocket launch orders in total, with a split approach of categories Lane 1 and Lane 2 to allow even more companies to bid.


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  • Are there any potential conflicts of interest or concerns regarding Blue Origin's eligibility for these contracts due to its relationship with Jeff Bezos and his ownership of The Washington Post?
  • What specific national security satellites will be launched by each company, and what are their respective capabilities?

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Blue Origin, SpaceX, ULA to compete for $5.6 billion in Pentagon launch contracts

Space News Site: https://spacenews.com/lunar-time-standard/ Sandra Erwin Thursday, 13 June 2024 23:14
  • Unique Points
    • Blue Origin won its first contract to launch sensitive national security satellites.
    • New Glenn, Blue Origin's heavy lift reusable rocket, is projected to attempt its first orbital flight later this year.
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    The article contains an appeal to authority when it states 'Space Force officials said the goal of NSSL Phase 3 is to increase competition, drive down launch costs for national security payloads while maintaining assured access to space through redundant capabilities.' This statement implies that the Space Force officials are experts on increasing competition and driving down costs, but no evidence is provided to support this claim. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric such as 'lock on national security launch contracts' and 'marking the first time the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos has been selected to launch sensitive national security satellites.' These statements are not necessary for understanding the information in the article and serve only to inflame emotions.
    • ][Space Force officials] said the goal of NSSL Phase 3 is to increase competition, drive down launch costs for national security payloads while maintaining assured access to space through redundant capabilities.[/]
    • [Blue Origin did] compete for the Phase 2 contract and unsuccessfully protested the decision.[]
    • [Space Force wants] diversity in launch providers[]
    • [The Space Force plans] to select Lane 2 providers this fall. [
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Pentagon Picks SpaceX, Blue Origin, ULA for Defense Launches

Bloomberg News Now Loren Grush Friday, 14 June 2024 12:55
  • Unique Points
    • Department of Defense selected SpaceX, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance for national security satellite launches
    • Contracts worth up to $5.6 billion will be awarded over the next five years with an option for another five years
    • Space Force anticipates awarding at least 30 national security launches between the three providers
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Bezos' Blue Origin joins SpaceX, ULA in winning bids for $5.6 billion Pentagon rocket program

CNBC News Michael Sheetz Thursday, 13 June 2024 21:52
  • Unique Points
    • Blue Origin was among the winning bidders for the NSSL program and marks their first time being selected to launch sensitive national security satellites.
    • Blue Origin did compete for the Phase 2 contract but was unsuccessful in its protest of the decision.
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Blue Origin joins SpaceX and ULA on Pentagon list for $5.6B in launch contracts

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Alan Boyle Friday, 14 June 2024 12:56
  • Unique Points
    • Blue Origin has been included in the running for $5.6 billion in national security space launch contracts by the Department of Defense.
    • New Glenn rocket, developed by Blue Origin, is now eligible for Pentagon’s most sensitive launches.
    • Blue Origin lost out in the competition to participate in Phase 2 of the national security launch program in 2020.
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