Rocket Lab Secures $1.3B Space Deal, Expands Defense Role
Update: 2025-12-19
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Rocket Lab secures record-breaking $816M contract from U.S. Space Development Agency, marking a significant expansion into defense sector. The companys subsidiary, Rocket Lab USA, will design and build eighteen satellites for the agencys Tracking Layer Tranche three program, enhancing missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities. This deal, combined with an existing $515M agreement for the Transport Layer-Beta Tranche two program, totals over $1.3B in contracts, solidifying Rocket Labs role in both commercial space and national defense.
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