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Rocket Lab

End-to-end space company

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters: Long Beach, United States
Founded year: 2006
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 2,400–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Rocket Lab

In short: Rocket Lab delayed Neutron to 2027, funded its Iridium acquisition, and landed record Electron and defense deals.

Company announcements

October 14 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab delays Neutron rocket launch to 2027

The company updates its development program for the reusable medium-lift vehicle and shifts the first flight timeline due to ongoing process improvements.

September 30 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab signs largest Electron contract for Synspective

The company secured a 20-launch agreement valued as its single largest commercial deal, bringing total missions to 47 and expanding the StriX SAR satellite constellation.

September 24 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab acquires Iridium after stockholder approval

Iridium shareholders approved the merger on September 24, 2026. Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium for a notional value of $54 per share by mid-2027.

September 15 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab fully funds its pending Iridium acquisition

It raises $1.944 billion, amends Iridium’s $1.775 billion credit facility, and terminates its $3.6 billion bridge commitment ahead of the expected mid-2027 closing.

Media coverage

October 14 The Star

Rocket Lab Provides Update on Neutron Development and Adjusts Target Launch Timing

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services...

October 7 SatNews

Rocket Lab Challenges NASA's $700M Mars Orbiter Award to Blue Origin While Scaling Vertical Integration via $8B Iridium Acquisition

Financial market disclosures released in early October 2026 highlighted shifting competitive dynamics across the commercial space sector as Rocket Lab USA pursues dual operational...

October 7 Yahoo Finance

Rocket Lab s Neutron Delay Leaves Wall Street Bullish But Raises the Stakes for 2027

Rocket Lab shares fell nearly 7% after the company delayed Neutron rocket's debut to 2027, breaking...

September 30 The Globe and Mail

Rocket Lab Just Signed the Biggest Commercial Electron Deal in Its History. Its Launch Backlog Now Tops 100.

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