Space.com #The U.S. Air Force’s Next Launch Contract Up for Bid? An Experimental Satellite 23 August 2016 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: The U.S. Air Force released a draft solicitation that sets up a competition between SpaceX and United Launch Alliance to launch a multipurpose experimental satellite in late 2018. from Space.com ift.tt/2bTfO6j Share: