Bezos' Blue Origin joins SpaceX, ULA in winning bids for $5.6 billion Pentagon rocket program

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The Pentagon announced the first winning bidders in its rocket launch program sweepstakes on Thursday.

The Pentagon announced the first winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes on Thursday, with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin grabbing a spot for the first time.

The Pentagon's $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program will feature the trio of Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance competing for rocket contracts.' Blue Origin grabbing a spot for the first time.Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA did not immediately respond to CNBC requests for comment.Under the program, known as NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1, the trio of companies will be eligible to compete for contracts through mid-2029.But with Phase 3, the U.S.

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