Rocket Lab Awarded $397 Million Contract to Build and Launch Flatellites for U.S. Space Force’s Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator Program

Rocket Lab has secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop, launch, and operate advanced Flatellite satellites for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program. The contract leverages Rocket Lab's vertically integrated capabilities, including its upcoming Neutron rocket and satellite operations, to provide real-time airborne threat detection and tracking capabilities.