SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO

SpaceX is headed toward what’s expected to be the largest IPO ever next month, and now it has received a major boost from the Trump administration. On Friday, the U.S. Space Force announced it’s giving SpaceX $4.16 billion as part of a contract to build satellites that will be part of a missile and air defense system that President Trump is calling the “Golden Dome.” The announcement follows a separate contract the Space Force awarded to Elon Musk’s company earlier this week worth $2.29 billion. That contract involves SpaceX building a communications network in low-Earth orbit. The contracts reinforce a disclosure that was detailed in SpaceX’s IPO filing made public last week: the company is heavily dependent on government contracts. One fifth of SpaceX’s revenue in 2025 came from government agencies. Musk poured around $300 million into helping elect Trump, and has remained close with the president. But SpaceX has also dominated the launch market over the last decade; it’s not surprising the federal government keeps turning towards SpaceX for contracts like these. Still, the company warned investors in its IPO filing that its “business with governmental entities is subject to changes in policies, priorities, regulations, mandates, andfunding levels.” Early Bird ticket savings of up to $410 end May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Connect with 10,000+ tech leaders in unparalleled networking, 200+ hands-on sessions led by 250+ industry leaders, and discover 300+ showcasing startups. Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. --- **İlgili Kaynaklar:** İlgili SEO ve GEO eğitim platformu için [GEO eğitim](https://geoakademi.com) platformuna göz atabilirsiniz.