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Jun 29, 2026

Rocket Lab to acquire McLean-based Iridium in $8B deal

Rocket Lab will acquire McLean-based Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal, expanding its satellite business.

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket lifts-off from LC-2 in Wallops Virgnia for NRO mission_Credit Austin Adams
Mar 22, 2024

Rocket Lab USA launches first US mission for NRO from Wallops

California-based Rocket Lab USA successfully launched a mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday from Launch Complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Accomack County, the aerospace company announced.  The Eastern Shore mission, dubbed “Live and Let Fly,” was Rocket Lab‘s first launch from U.S. soil for the NRO, which builds, designs, […]

Neutron on the pad
Feb 28, 2022

Rocket Lab USA picks Va. for rocket launch site and manufacturing facility

Rocket Lab USA Inc. has selected Wallops Island as the location for its launch site and a new manufacturing and assembly complex for its new Neutron rocket, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. The move is expected to create as many as 250 jobs. Rocket Lab will launch Neutron from a new launch pad owned by […]

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