According to a recent report by Aerospace News Network, the Space Systems Command of the United States Space Force announced on the 18th that SpaceX has been awarded 9 launch contracts for the first channel project of the third phase of the National Security Space Launch Program. This batch of contracts worth 733.5 million US dollars includes 7 missions from NASA and 2 missions from the National Reconnaissance Office, and is expected to be launched by the end of 2025 and 2026. According to the report, the first channel project of the third phase of the US National Security Space Launch Program is arranged as a flexible procurement method commonly used by the government when signing contracts, with irregular delivery and uncertain quantity contracts. The total contract value of the First Route project is estimated to reach $5.6 billion within 5 years, with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance selected as the main suppliers competing for various mission orders. According to reports, NASA is using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch small satellites into low Earth orbit, forming a satellite network aimed at enhancing military communication and intelligence capabilities. (New Society)