Rocket Lab Corp

Rocket Lab announced significant progress on its proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc., including the expiration of the HSR waiting period, the filing of its Form S-4 registration statement, and FCC applications. Concurrently, the company entered into a new equity distribution agreement, replacing a prior one, to offer and sell up to $1.94 billion in common stock. The proceeds from this at-the-market program are intended to fund a portion of the cash payments for the Iridium acquisition and reduce debt commitments.

Rocket Lab Corp. filed an 8-K to provide financial information related to its previously announced merger with Iridium Communications Inc. The filing includes Iridium's historical financial statements and Rocket Lab's unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, reflecting the proposed transaction. The merger consideration for Iridium shareholders includes $27.00 in cash and a variable number of Rocket Lab common shares, with the transaction assuming a $3.6 billion bridge financing facility.

Rocket Lab announced a definitive merger agreement with Iridium Communications Inc., a strategic move expected to close in 2027, combining its launch and satellite manufacturing with Iridium's global network. Additionally, the company completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems in May 2026 to bolster its vertical integration strategy. Financially, Rocket Lab reported strong revenue growth for the first half of 2026, with total revenues increasing by 62.6% to $434.4 million, and a significant improvement in net loss.

Rocket Lab Corporation has announced the establishment of Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, marking a strategic expansion into Europe. This new subsidiary aims to support potential future scaling of satellite and component manufacturing in Germany, providing sovereign space capabilities to the European market. The move builds on Rocket Lab's existing European presence, following its acquisition of Mynaric AG, a laser optical communications terminal provider in Munich. Rocket Lab Germany will pursue opportunities for a regional hub for constellation-class manufacturing and deliver launch services on Electron and Neutron, addressing Europe's growing demand for strategic autonomy in space.

Rocket Lab Corporation announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by record revenue of $234 million and a record backlog of $2.36 billion. The company also announced a landmark agreement to acquire Iridium Communications Inc., alongside closing acquisitions of Mynaric and Motiv. Rocket Lab secured significant new contracts, including over $437 million in launch contracts and a $397 million contract for the U.S. Space Force, and provided strong Q3 2026 revenue guidance.

Rocket Lab Corporation unveiled GHOST, a new globally-deployable containerized launch system designed to enable suborbital and orbital launches from anywhere. This system transforms the company's Electron and HASTE rockets into a launch-anywhere, launch-anytime capability for multi-launch campaigns and critical national security missions. GHOST's first location, named Rocket Lab Launch Complex 4, will be at the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska, adding two new pads and bringing the company's total to six across two hemispheres, with an operational debut planned for 2027.

Rocket Lab Corporation announced it has been selected by Kepler Communications Inc. to launch a dedicated Neutron mission. The mission, scheduled no earlier than 2028 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3, will deploy multiple satellites to low Earth orbit, expanding Kepler's constellation. This is Kepler's first dedicated mission, providing greater control over launch schedule and orbital parameters, and further solidifies Neutron's manifest towards full capacity through the end of the decade.

Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 13th Electron rocket of the year, deploying the QPS-SAR-13 satellite for iQPS. This mission, named 'The Grain Goddess Provides', marks the eighth successful deployment for iQPS, reinforcing Rocket Lab's role as their primary launch provider. iQPS has booked 10 more dedicated Electron launches with Rocket Lab to complete their constellation before 2030, demonstrating confidence in Rocket Lab's reliability.

Rocket Lab Corporation announced it has been awarded a $397 million contract by the United States Space Force under the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program. Under the contract, Rocket Lab will develop, launch, and operate multiple advanced Flatellites using its Neutron rocket, providing real-time airborne threat detection. This award highlights Rocket Lab's vertically integrated model, offering end-to-end space capabilities for critical defense initiatives.

Rocket Lab Corporation announced a new multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc (iQPS) for three dedicated Electron launches. This marks the third such booking in under a year, bringing the total number of launches booked with iQPS to 18. The missions, scheduled from late 2027, will deploy QPS-SAR satellites to build out iQPS' Earth-imaging constellation, further solidifying Electron's position as a leading small-lift launch vehicle.