SpaceX has secured a $4.16 billion contract from the Pentagon to develop missile-tracking satellites for the 'Golden Dome' defense system. The satellites will enhance the US Space Force's ability to detect and track missile threats from space, building on SpaceX's existing contracts for the defense program.
Background
The 'Golden Dome' is a proposed US missile defense system, similar to Israel's Iron Dome, aimed at detecting and intercepting missile threats. SpaceX has been increasingly involved in US defense contracts, including previous work on the Space Force's satellite programs.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- May 30, 2026 at 05:48 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10