Space Force Offers Rocket Lab Its First GEO Satellite Deal

Rocket Lab space domain awareness satellite

Rocket Lab will build two space domain awareness satellites for the U.S. Space Force.

Credit: Rocket Lab
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab a contract to build two space domain awareness spacecraft bound for geostationary orbit, marking the company’s first foray into building satellites for that orbital regime. Under the $89.5 million award modification, announced May 21, Rocket Lab will serve...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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