Rocket Lab opened 2026 by breaking every record it set in 2025. The company signed more launch contracts in three months than it flew missions in all of last year, completed the acquisition of laser communications firm Mynaric AG, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire space robotics company Motiv Space Systems, introduced a new electric satellite thruster, and was selected alongside Raytheon to demonstrate capabilities for the U.S. Space Force's Space Based Interceptor program.
Rocket Lab opened 2026 by breaking every record it set in 2025.
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