# The companies will be tasked with demonstrating a capability for space-based interceptors by 2028.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-25 · Fortune*

## Key points

- Space Force requires companies to demonstrate space-based interceptor capability by 2028 for Golden Dome.
- Contracts were granted using the fast-track Other Transactional Authority to accelerate competition.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates space-based interceptor networks could cost up to $542 billion.
- Golden Dome production will only proceed if affordability targets are met, per Gen. Guetlein.
- SpaceX is among companies developing the core operating system for the Golden Dome program.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Northrop Grumman Corp., RTX Corp., Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., General Dynamics Corp., Anduril Industries Inc., GITAI USA Inc., Quindar Inc., Raytheon, Sci-Tec Inc., True Anomaly Inc., Turion Space Corp.
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/04/25/spacex-anduril-lockheed-raytheon-northrop-golden-dome-interceptor-contracts/)

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