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Rocket Lab's Military Satellite Contract
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Rocket Lab secures $515M military satellite contract from the Space Development Agency, involving 18 space vehicles for a base amount of $489M. The funding is for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer, with a variant called Beta, with options for extension through 2033. Rocket Lab's vertically integrated supply chain and enthusiasm for other initiatives are emphasized.
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