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SpaceX announced Wednesday that it has secured $1.6 billion in launch orders from the U.S. Space Force. The company will conduct 18 Falcon 9 missions by the end of 2027, carrying military satellites designed to detect and track airborne targets.The launches were awarded through two task orders under the Space Force’s core launch procurement program. SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin and other selected U.S. providers will compete for additional military launch contracts under the program.