SpaceX to develop space-based interceptor weapon prototypes
7 hours ago
- #Defense Contracts
- #Space Force
- #Missile Defense
- The US Space Force awarded 12 companies contracts up to $3.2 billion for space-based interceptor prototypes under the Golden Dome plan.
- Companies include Lockheed Martin Corp., SpaceX, and Anduril, tasked with demonstrating the capability by 2028.
- The interceptors are designed to destroy enemy missiles outside Earth's atmosphere, a key but unproven component of Golden Dome.