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Rocket Lab’s stock jumped in after-hours trading after the U.S. Space Force awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price contract to launch 12 suborbital vehicles (with six options) from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska, with work through 2028; the award, issued by Space Systems Command, was competitive and about $112 million in FY2025 funds were obligated at the time of award, sending RKLB up roughly 5.9% to around $73.19.
The U.S. Space Force is exploring the possibility of incorporating smaller, more cost-effective satellites into the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation. This initiative aims to enhance the existing GPS infrastructure and is part of a broader effort to leverage commercial space products for national security needs. The Space Systems Command has issued a request for information to gather input from the private sector on developing interoperable GPS spacecraft that could potentially reduce size, weight, power, and cost while maintaining compatibility with current and future GPS receivers and user equipment. This move aligns with the Space Force's push for smaller satellites and reflects ongoing efforts to address challenges related to GPS receiver development and production.