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May 27, 2015

SpaceX cleared for US military launches
Washington (AFP) May 27, 2015
The US Air Force has certified private company SpaceX to launch military satellites, opening the doors to a lucrative market previously held solely by a Lockheed and Boeing joint venture. With the clearance SpaceX can compete for military space contracts valued by US authorities at $9.5 billion over the next five years. As soon as June SpaceX could bid for the military's new GPS satellite launches, the Air Force said. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James said the certification was a ... read more

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