SpaceX Dominates Military Space Contracts, Private Citizens Return from Polar Orbit, and SpinLaunch's Silent Struggle

As traditional aerospace giants face growing competition in the military launch sector, the space industry witnesses a dramatic power shift with SpaceX securing nearly $6 billion in defense contracts while simultaneously revolutionizing civilian space travel. The contrast between SpaceX's rising dominance and SpinLaunch's mysterious silence highlights the volatile nature of space innovation, raising questions about who will control humanity's access to the final frontier.

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