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The $143M deal with MDA Space and successful on-orbit commissioning create tangible revenue backlog and validate RKLB’s manufacturing scale, potentially attracting additional constellation opportunities.
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Rocket Lab announced the successful launch of eight Lightning-platform satellites for MDA Space to support Globalstar's direct-to-device IoT network. The eight-satellite batch is the first of 17 platforms under a $143 million deal, with on-orbit commissioning underway. This demonstrates manufacturing scale and positions RKLB for potential additional constellation contracts.
Rocket Lab launches eight satellites for MDA Space, Globalstar constellation.
First batch of 17 Lightning platforms; $143 million deal with MDA Space.
All eight satellites nominal on orbit; commissioning underway.
Lightning platform production supports Space Force and SDA constellations.
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