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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Establishes German Space Unit
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rocket Lab has established a German subsidiary to expand satellite manufacturing and launch services across Europe, alongside introducing a containerized launch system called GHOST for more flexible and globally responsive space missions. These moves aim to broaden Rocket Lab's global space infrastructure footprint beyond the US.
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You face new regional access points for satellite launches in Europe as Rocket Lab pushes beyond the US with a German hub and flexible launch tech. European satellite service providers now have a local supplier that can reduce dependencies on US-based launches.
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