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Rocket Lab expands US Space Force contracts and Iridium deal

8 clusters · 24 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

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

Rocket Lab GHOST launch system development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rocket Lab unveils GHOST mobile launch system

Rocket Lab has introduced the Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST), a modular and containerized launch system. The technology integrates rockets, ground support, propellant-loading hardware, and telem

Rocket Lab Iridium deal spurs profitability outlook

22 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 13 days ago

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

Rocket Lab business expansion and Neutron development

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

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

AST SpaceMobile financial developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab report divergent Q2 financial results

AST SpaceMobile initiated a period of significant financial activity by announcing a private offering of $1 billion in senior convertible notes due 2034. The company intended to use the proceeds to fund growth initiative