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us-air-force x spacex
US Air Force NSSL Phase 2 launch services contract ~40pct of national security launch orders
deployment · Active · operating
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Who’s involved
United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the US military. Funds autonomous systems development through SBIR/STTR programs, AFWERX, and direct contracts. Operates autonomous drones (RQ-4 [Global](/companies/global-ai) Hawk, MQ-9 Reaper) and funds autonomous combat systems.
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SpaceX is Elon Musk's aerospace company developing reusable rockets (Falcon 9, [Starship](/companies/starship)), satellite internet (Starlink), and autonomous spacecraft. Completed blockbuster IPO in June 2026, now valued at ~$1.6 trillion. Starlink provides connectivity infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and robots.
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