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Rocket Lab

US
commercialFounded 2006
www.rocketlabusa.com
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Rocket Lab selected CesiumAstro to provide the communication payloads for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer satellites.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabOrg RelationshipJan 16, 2026CesiumAstro Secures $200M to Expand Texas-Based Manufacturing Infrastructure

Rocket Lab's Electron is scheduled to launch its first mission of the year from LC-1 in 5 days.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 15, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Electron's first mission of the year is scheduled for launch from LC-1 in just 5 days' time. "The Cosmos Will See You Now" is launching for @open_cosmos to a 1,050km orbit with 2x spacecraft. Launch window opens: 🚀 12:09 am NZDT, Jan 21 🚀 11:09 UTC, Jan 20 🚀 6:09 am ET, Jan… pic.

Rocket Lab has been selected as the launch provider for Open Cosmos's satellites.

Mentioned as: rocket labTechnical ProductJan 14, 2026Latest News

Rocket Lab discussed the future of commercial space science with NASA Administrator Isaacman.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Thrilled to host Administrator Isaacman @NASAAdmin at our launch pads at Wallops Island, VA. We enjoyed discussing the future of commercial space science and how to increase launch cadence from Wallops. We are ready to help achieve his bold vision for Moon and Mars exploration.

Rocket Lab is ready to help achieve NASA Administrator Isaacman's vision for Moon and Mars exploration.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Thrilled to host Administrator Isaacman @NASAAdmin at our launch pads at Wallops Island, VA. We enjoyed discussing the future of commercial space science and how to increase launch cadence from Wallops. We are ready to help achieve his bold vision for Moon and Mars exploration.

Rocket Lab hosted NASA Administrator Isaacman at its launch pads at Wallops Island, VA.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabOrg RelationshipJan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Thrilled to host Administrator Isaacman @NASAAdmin at our launch pads at Wallops Island, VA. We enjoyed discussing the future of commercial space science and how to increase launch cadence from Wallops. We are ready to help achieve his bold vision for Moon and Mars exploration.

Rocket Lab aims to increase launch cadence from Wallops Island, VA.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Thrilled to host Administrator Isaacman @NASAAdmin at our launch pads at Wallops Island, VA. We enjoyed discussing the future of commercial space science and how to increase launch cadence from Wallops. We are ready to help achieve his bold vision for Moon and Mars exploration.

In March 2024, Stoke Space Technologies and Rocket Lab USA became eligible to receive Phase 3, Lane 1 task orders under the $5.6 billion umbrella contract.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductJan 11, 2026Latest News

The Neutron tank structure at Rocket Lab Middle River experienced its first rainfall after being moved outside last week.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 10, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Rocket Lab Middle River Update January 10 The Neutron tank structure sees it's first rainfall today since being moved outside last week, but it now has a cap. I think the red and grey hardware may be for the transport trailer. Stay dry, tank buddy. @NASASpaceflight

Rocket Lab will wait for the Neutron rocket to provide its reusability case in approximately 3 years.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative PlanJan 8, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: .@RocketLab: We'll wait for #Neutron rocket to provide its reusabiity case in ~ 3 yrs before we focus on investments in our ultimate goal: our own constellation. Current assumption: Building 4 Neutrons gets us 16 launches per year at the start. https://www.spaceintelreport.com/rocket-lab-well-wait-for-neutron-rocket-to-prove-its-reusability-before-we-start-investing-in-our-future-constellation/

The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Rocket Lab for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.

Mentioned as: rocket labOrg RelationshipJan 8, 2026SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion

Rocket Lab's ultimate goal is to invest in its own satellite constellation.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 8, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: .@RocketLab: We'll wait for #Neutron rocket to provide its reusabiity case in ~ 3 yrs before we focus on investments in our ultimate goal: our own constellation. Current assumption: Building 4 Neutrons gets us 16 launches per year at the start. https://www.spaceintelreport.com/rocket-lab-well-wait-for-neutron-rocket-to-prove-its-reusability-before-we-start-investing-in-our-future-constellation/

Rocket Lab assumes that building 4 Neutron rockets will enable 16 launches per year at the start.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative PlanJan 8, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: .@RocketLab: We'll wait for #Neutron rocket to provide its reusabiity case in ~ 3 yrs before we focus on investments in our ultimate goal: our own constellation. Current assumption: Building 4 Neutrons gets us 16 launches per year at the start. https://www.spaceintelreport.com/rocket-lab-well-wait-for-neutron-rocket-to-prove-its-reusability-before-we-start-investing-in-our-future-constellation/

Rocket Lab plans to wait for its Neutron rocket to prove its reusability before investing in its future constellation.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 7, 2026Rocket Lab: We’ll wait for Neutron rocket to prove its reusability before we start investing in our future constellation

Rocket Lab Corp. is a satellite and launch provider.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 7, 2026Rocket Lab: We’ll wait for Neutron rocket to prove its reusability before we start investing in our future constellation

Companies like Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, and Relativity Space may see expanded opportunities due to changes in NASA's structure.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative GeneralJan 6, 2026Jared Isaacman Takes the Helm at NASA

Rocket Lab has an existing $515 million contract to deliver 18 satellites for SDA’s Transport Layer-Beta Tranche 2 program.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor

In addition to the prime contract, Rocket Lab has opportunities for additional subsystems that could increase total capture value to approximately $1 billion.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabNarrative FinancialJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor

Rocket Lab delivered a mass-to-orbit of 1,333.3 kg with 72.2% of their launches having known mass.

Mentioned as: rocket labTechnical ProductJan 5, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Final 2025 Mass-To-Orbit Numbers: @SpaceX once again dominated the game with 2,413 tonnes of known payload delivered - 1.6x their 2024 record, and 34.8x 2nd place, @ULAlaunch. This is equivalent to ~400 male African bush elephants, or ~20 Blue whales. Full numbers below: Mass-to-orbit | % of launches w/ Known Mass @SpaceX | 2,412,740.3kg | 86.6%* @ULAlaunch | 69,338.0kg | 100% CASC | 48,120.0kg | 11.3%* @Roscosmos | 28,690.0kg | 66.7%* @MHI_Group | 23,500.0kg | 100% @Arianespace | 15,606.0kg | 100% @ISRO | 15,553.0kg | 100% VKS RF | 1,350.0kg | 25%* @RocketLab | 1,333.3kg | 72.2%* @KARI2030 | 500.0kg | 100% @ILAerospaceIAI | 260.0kg | 100% @IsarAerospace | 0.0kg | 100% Galactic Energy | 0.0kg | 16.7% @LandSpace_Tech | 0.0kg | 33.3% @GilmourSpace | 0.0kg | 100% Orienspace | 0.0kg | 100% @InnospaceCorp | 0.0kg | 100% -0% reported club- Chinarocket | 0.0kg | 0% @NorthropGrumman | 0.0kg | 0% @CAS_Space | 0.0kg | 0% iSpace | 0.0kg | 0% ExPace | 0.0kg | 0% *Note that payload mass is not always reported for each launch. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as national security or proprietary information concerns. For example, it is extremely likely CASC launched more mass than ULA, but they just haven't reported it.

Each satellite will feature Rocket Lab’s next-generation Phoenix infrared sensor payload.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductJan 5, 2026U.S. Space Force Selects Rocket Lab as Missile Defense Satellite Prime Contractor
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