
U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) on Feb. 16 released two National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 draft Requests for Proposals (RFP) based on a dual-lane acquisition approach to encourage new commercial entrants to bid on low-cost launch programs and ensure the U.S. is able to send satellites to space more expeditiously to respond to any threats posed by China. The RFP "builds upon the historic successes of the NSSL program and responds to our nation’s need to…