Rocket Lab wins $515M US government contract to build and operate 18 space vehicles

Rocket Lab Corp

Contract valued at $515M total: base $489M plus $26M in incentives and options.
Work includes design, manufacture, delivery, and operation of 18 space vehicles.
Delivery for launch slated for 2027, satellite operations through 2030 (option to 2033).
Contract awarded to subsidiary Rocket Lab National Security; work begins immediately.
Either party may terminate for convenience subject to defined conditions.

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