SpaceX rolled out Starshield, a new, Starlink-inspired (derived?) offering for national security space systems. And I have some thoughts on the upcoming National Security Space Launch Phase 3 contracting setup.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 42 executive producers—Simon, Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Ryan, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Frank, Julian, Lars from Agile Space, Matt, The Astrogators at SEE, Chris, Fred, Hemant, Dawn Aerospace, Andrew, Harrison, Benjamin, SmallSpark Space Systems, Tyler, Steve, and seven anonymous—and 815 other supporters.TopicsSpaceX - StarshieldSpaceX rolls out new business line focused on military satellite services - SpaceNewsUSA 320, ..., 323, 328, ..., 331 - Gunter's Space PageSpaceX launches Globalstar satellite on mysterious Falcon 9 mission - NASASpaceFlight.comLockheed Martin, York Space to produce 20 satellites for Space Development Agency - SpaceNewsSDA Awards Contracts for the First Generation of the Tracking Layer – Space Development AgencySpace Development Agency Makes Awards for 28 Satellites to Build Tranche 1 Tracking Layer > U.S. Department of Defense > ReleaseDraft solicitation for national security space launch services expected in early 2023 - SpaceNewsTory Bruno: DoD should ‘block buy’ heavy launch services as supply is tight  - SpaceNewsABL, Astra, Relativity selected to compete for U.S. Space Force responsive launch contracts - SpaceNewsThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOListen to MECO HeadlinesJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterMusic by Max JustusArtwork photo by NASA