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The deal, awarded by the Space Force's Rocket Systems Launch Program, covers 12 suborbital launches with options for up to 6 more

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Rocket Lab Stock Gains as $266 Million Space Force Award Fuels Investor Optimism

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Rocket Lab won a U.S. Space Force contract to launch at least 12 satellites. Shares of Rocket Lab rose about 5% on Monday morning.

Rocket Lab received a $266 million U.S. Space Force contract, its largest agreement to date, for up to 18 suborbital launches that will support missile defense capabilities.

Under the multi-launch contract, Rocket Lab will be responsible for 12 suborbital launches and an additional six launches on behalf of the U.S. Space Force.

Rocket Lab stock jumped in premarket trading Monday after the company announced a new business win. Shares of the mini- SpaceX which has launch and satellite services like Elon Musk’s larger rocket company, were up 4.1% at $66.53 in premarket trading, while and futures were both rising about 1%. The move came after Rocket Lab announced it was awarded a $266 million launch services contract with the U.S. Space Force for missile defense.

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Rocket Lab's expanding defense business is adding fresh momentum to its long-term investment story despite recent stock turbulence.

The award covers 12 launches from Alaska with six options, running through 2028

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Rocket Lab lands multiyear launch contract, sending shares sharply higher

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