
U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) on Wednesday released a new solicitation for Phase 3, Lane 1 of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, and SSC said that it expects contract award to come next spring. "For this on-ramp opportunity, prospective launch providers must have a credible plan for a first launch by December 2025," SSC said on Wednesday. The solicitation specifies Dec. 15 next year. Blue Origin entered the NSSL field over the summer after an umbrella…