Rocket Lab secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop, launch, and operate missile-tracking satellites for the SB-AMTI program. Additionally, the company won a separate $266 million agreement for 12 suborbital launches scheduled to begin in late 2026. Following these developments and its 92nd successful Electron rocket launch, Rocket Lab's stock price experienced a significant increase.
Rocket Lab shares soared after securing a $397 million defense contract and completing its 92nd successful Electron rocket mission.
Read the full storyThe aerospace firm won two awards for satellite operations and suborbital launches to support U.S. defense capabilities.
Rocket Lab secured a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract for satellite production, marking a major milestone for private sector defense partnerships.