# Space Force Awards Golden Dome OTA Contracts

A Democracy Defenders Action report cited by The New Republic identified at least $10 billion in federal contracts awarded to companies associated with Elon Musk after he left government. The article highlights SpaceX awards for the Space Force’s Golden Dome missile-defense system made through other transaction authority (OTA), and raises questions about competition and conflict-of-interest safeguards; it does not provide contract numbers, award dates, or a value specifically for the Golden Dome awards.

- The Golden Dome awards show OTA being used for missile-defense procurement. Defense contractors should assess how this acquisition pathway may shape competition for related follow-on requirements.
- The reported aggregate contract total and questions about safeguards make procurement oversight relevant to companies pursuing defense work. Contractors should monitor follow-on requirements and any procurement oversight actions, as identified in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Space Force (USSF)
- Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

### Vendors
- SpaceX (Awardee)
- xAI ()

### Sources
- [Elon Musk Made Off With $16 Billion of Taxpayer Money | The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/article/217388/elon-musk-harvested-16-billion-trump) - The New Republic