# US Space Force Seeks Up to $30 Billion in Rocket Launches Pentagon's demand for military satellite launches is on the rise. - **Source:** [Ars Technica - All content](https://brifing.si/source/b728770c-8dda-457a-8986-84879c9fc42c) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/683c3d70-8a88-4a20-aed5-e4b17c8ca550 ## US Space Force's New Goal The US Space Force plans to allocate up to $30 billion for military satellite launches. This move aims to meet the Pentagon's increasing demand. ## NSSL Program Expands The National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program's Phase 3 has been expanded with a $17 billion budget increase. This is a significant step for space security. ## Lane 1 and Lane 2 The NSSL program is divided into two lanes: Lane 1 covers more risk-tolerant missions, while Lane 2 includes strategic and high-priority missions. ## Risk-Tolerant Missions Lane 1 includes medium-lift launches and missions carrying experimental payloads. These missions are used for Pentagon's surveillance and data relay. ## Strategic Missions Lane 2 includes the government's largest and most expensive spy satellites and radiation-hardened communication satellites. These missions are critical for national security. ## The Future of Space Security The US Space Force's move could be a significant milestone in space security and military satellite launches. The increasing demand may bring more investments in the future. ## Sources covering this story - https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/the-space-force-is-now-seeking-to-buy-up-to-30-billion-in-rocket-launches/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._