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Rocket Lab expands US Space Force contracts and Iridium deal

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Latest: Rocket Lab backlog grows 137% amid Space Force activity

In late July 2026, Rocket Lab secured a $266 million U.S. Space Force contract for up to 18 sub-orbital launches to support missile-defence and hypersonic testing, adding a fourth launch site at the Pacific Spaceport Com

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Rocket Lab Iridium deal spurs profitability outlook

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Latest: Bank of America maintains buy rating for Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab’s $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, announced in late May 2026, aims to transform the firm into a vertically integrated space company. The deal, valued at $54 per share, provides control of Iri

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Rocket Lab business expansion and Neutron development

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Latest: Kepler Communications books dedicated Rocket Lab Neutron launch for 2028

Rocket Lab is expanding its international presence and developing its Neutron medium-lift rocket. The company established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH in Munich to serve as a manufacturing hub for satellites and components fo