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Rocket Lab Onboarded to U.S. Space Force's $981M NITE-STAR Program to Advance ...
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rocket Lab has been onboarded to the U.S. Space Force's $981 million NITE-STAR program, allowing it to compete for task orders to advance space test and training infrastructure for contested space scenarios.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 17 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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You can now position your company as a critical supplier for space defence readiness by pursuing task orders under the Space Force's NITE-STAR program. This opens a faster route to supply essential space systems and test environments that the U.S. military urgently needs.
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17 sources · first reported 27 Jul 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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