After the most recent show, I found a few nuggets of information in the NSSL Phase 3 documents, plus some more updates came out in a call that the Space Force had with some reporters.

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Topics

• T+254: Mars Sample Return, Vulcan, NSSL Phase 3 (with Eric Berger) - Main Engine Cut Off
• National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFPs) #2
• Space Force to select three providers of national security launch services - SpaceNews
• Space Force changed launch procurement plan due to concerns about capacity - SpaceNews

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