The US Space Force has awarded its first prototype contracts for the Golden Dome missile defense project, aimed at developing space-based interceptors. Various contracts have been issued to industry partners as the Pentagon continues to push forward with this initiative, which seeks to enhance national security through advanced missile defense systems. Details regarding the contracts remain scarce, but they are part of a broader effort to solicit proposals for midcourse interceptor technology. The Golden Dome project reflects an ongoing commitment to space-based defense capabilities amid concerns over missile threats. The Space Force is set to release further solicitations for these interceptor prototypes in the near future.