SpaceX will reportedly receive a $2 billion contract to develop satellites for the US government, according to the . He WSJThe report details that SpaceX will be tasked with developing up to 600 satellites that can track missiles and aircraft and will be used for President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” project.
In May, the president presented a project to build a missile defense system that would intercept missile attacks before reaching their target. The Golden Dome is reminiscent of that of Israel. system, but the Pentagon has yet to reveal concrete details about the project. Considering the scale of the project, it’s worth noting that SpaceX’s $2 billion contract could be one of many associated with the Golden Dome. According to the report, companies such as Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies could also participate in the development, which the Trump administration wants to complete before the end of his presidential term.
Beyond the Golden Dome, the WSJ reported that the Pentagon plans to use SpaceX’s extensive satellite network for other purposes, including military communications and vehicle tracking. While numbers fluctuate constantly, SpaceX currently has more than 8,000 satellites for its Starlink service.
