Procurement Magazine April 2023 | Page 14

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US Space Force opens up launch of procurement contracts to non-governmental providers

Los Angeles , United States

US Space Force officials are set to meet industry executives in Los Angeles to discuss the finer details of the upcoming national security space launch procurement . Non-governmental organisations and companies expect to hear details about the Space Force ’ s plan to attract new launch providers to compete for as many as 70 mission contracts projected for the 2025-2034 timeframe .
The move marks a growing trend of partnerships between public and private organisations to provide services to the public while simultaneously generating revenue through significant procurement contracts .
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