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Rocket Lab shares surge after securing a record $266 million missile defense contract with the U.S. Space Force for suborbital launches.
The U.S. Space Force is significantly expanding its launch procurement capacity, seeking up to $30 billion in rocket launch services.
L3Harris and Sierra Space have been awarded contracts to build 36 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's 'Golden Dome' missile-tracking network.
The U.S. Space Force is shifting toward a rapid-response launch model, recently demonstrating the ability to scramble missions with minimal notice.