The Lane 1 awards are part of the Space Force's launch plan that focuses on new or smaller companies that can grow into trusted launch partners for low Earth orbit launches. Lane 2 is for more capable, proven rockets for launches to more challenging, specific orbits.

Anyone ready for a very special and historic late-night rocket launch? Fram2, a private SpaceX spaceflight mission, is set to be the first human spaceflight mission to orbit around Earth's poles.

Anyone ready for a very special and historic late-night rocket launch? Fram2, a private SpaceX spaceflight mission, is set to be the first human spaceflight mission to orbit around Earth's poles.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the world's most powerful rocket, is officially on NASA's list for future launches.

Anyone ready for a very special and historic late-night rocket launch? Fram2, a private SpaceX spaceflight mission, is set to be the first human spaceflight mission to orbit around Earth's poles.