Space Force satellites to track airborne targets (SB-AMTI) Copy link

The Space Force awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellites that track aircraft and other airborne targets from orbit, part of the Golden Dome missile-defense effort. It was signed as an other transaction agreement, which is not reported on USAspending, so how much has been paid is not public.

Awarded to SpaceX by U.S. Space Force

Tie Musk founded SpaceX and is its CEO and chairman. Its June 2026 IPO prospectus says he will hold about 82.4% of the voting power after the offering.

SpaceX is the first company picked from a pool of vendors; more awards under the program are expected.

• ReportSpace.com · SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth · 29 May 2026 · Archived
• ReportMilitary Times · SpaceX awarded $4 billion Space Force contract to track airborne threats · 29 May 2026 · Archived
• RecordU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Space Exploration Technologies Corp. registration statement · 03 Jun 2026 · Archived