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Rocket Lab Wins One of Its Biggest Contracts Ever
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rocket Lab has secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to supply stackable 'Flatellites' for missile defense under the SB-AMTI program, marking one of its largest contracts to date and demonstrating its vertically integrated capabilities across satellite manufacture, launch, and operation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech, and 13 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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You need to rethink your supply chain if you launch or build satellite tech. Rocket Lab's all-in-one approach means fewer partners and more control, pressuring others to integrate or lose contracts.
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13 sources · first reported 27 Jul 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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