The Military Industrial Complex Takes to the Skies Recent defense contracts awarded by the US Space Force to Rocket Lab, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin represent a significant development in the rapidly evolving space industry.
These deals appear to be about expanding the Space Data Network, but they reveal a complex web of interests that highlight the increasing reliance on private enterprise for national security.
Amazon's government division, LEO, is involved in these contracts, which may seem counterintuitive given the company's size and scope.