SpaceX Boosts US Defense Against Hypersonic Threats

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with six missile-tracking satellites for US military

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday, carrying six missile-tracking satellites for the US military. The payloads included two prototype satellites for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and four missile tracking satellites for the US Space Force. These satellites are specifically designed to track hypersonic missiles launched by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other emerging threats.