Momentus' Vigoride 7 Orbital Service Vehicle has been integrated with a launch plate for the SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare mission. Credit: Momentus

WASHINGTON — While government agencies are increasingly turning to commercial contracting mechanisms for space capabilities, that does not necessarily translate to additional business opportunities for the companies offering them.

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Jeff Foust writes about space policy, commercial space, and related topics for SpaceNews. He earned a Ph.D. in planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree with honors in geophysics and planetary science...