Rocket Lab Builds Satellites for Amazon | Durham News

Rocket Lab just launched eight satellites for Apple’s emergency messaging network — a $143 million contract from 2022 — but here’s the twist: Amazon is now acquiring that entire satellite constellation. That means Rocket Lab’s rockets are helping build the backbone of Amazon’s satellite internet service, directly competing with Starlink. This marks a major pivot for Rocket Lab too — their satellite manufacturing division is now generating more revenue than launches, and they’re eyeing a massive Iridium acquisition to become a full-fledged satellite network operator. The future of space isn’t just about rockets — it’s about building and running global constellations, and Rocket Lab is positioning itself squarely in that game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdf49429518d22cc