Rocket Lab Lands $266M Space Force Deal | Auckland News

Rocket Lab just snagged a $266 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for suborbital launches to bolster missile defense—launches could start as early as 2026. In response, the company is expanding into Alaska with a new launch site in Kodiak, joining its existing bases in New Zealand and Virginia. CEO Peter Beck says this win proves Rocket Lab’s reliability for urgent national security missions, and the company’s stock jumped after the announcement. This isn’t their first rodeo—just this year, they landed a $190 million deal with the Department of Defense. Rocket Lab is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of America’s space-based defense strategy. 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/8ea63f3bf1497760