SpaceX conducts a full duration static fire of Falcon Heavy on Jan. 10, 2023,  in preparation for the launch of the USSF-67 mission from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Credit: SpaceX

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is sharply increasing its demand for the most capable rocket launches, adding pressure to a market currently limited to two certified providers.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...