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Rocket Lab has been selected by Ball Aerospace to manufacture the Solar Array Panel (SAP) for NASA’s GLIDE mission, scheduled for launch in 2025. The SAP will use high-efficiency, radiation-hardened Z4J solar cells produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The GLIDE mission aims to study Earth's atmospheric variability. This contract reinforces Rocket Lab’s position as a key provider in space solar power and highlights its past collaborations with NASA, including missions like the Parker Solar Probe and MMS.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, will present at the Stifel 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 9, 2022, at 1:50 p.m. ET. Interested investors can access the live webcast at Rocket Lab Investor Relations. Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab offers reliable launch services and has delivered 146 satellites to orbit. The company operates three launch pads at two sites, including a private site in New Zealand and a planned operational site in Virginia, USA.

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a contract with Varda Space Industries to procure a fourth Photon spacecraft, following a previous order for three units. The Photon spacecraft will support Varda’s in-space manufacturing of high-value products, utilizing Rocket Lab's advanced technology, including its 3D-printed Curie engine. This contract adds to Rocket Lab's expanding backlog, which includes a US$143 million deal with MDA Ltd to design 17 spacecraft for Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE: GSAT). Rocket Lab continues to leverage its integrated capabilities for innovative space solutions.

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch the CAPSTONE spacecraft using its Electron rocket and Lunar Photon spacecraft bus, marking a significant milestone for NASA's lunar operations. The CAPSTONE spacecraft has arrived at the Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, with the launch window opening on May 31. This mission aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO), a key aspect for future lunar missions under NASA’s Artemis program. CAPSTONE’s journey involves complex maneuvers over four months, aiming to support the Gateway lunar space station.

Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) reported Q1 2022 revenue of $40.7 million, showing a significant 124% year-on-year growth. The Space Systems segment represented 84% of total revenue with a remarkable 1,873% growth. For Q2, the company expects revenue between $51 million and $54 million, with launch services revenue around $19 million. Key achievements include a $143 million contract with MDA for spacecraft buses and successful missions deploying satellites. The company also aims to triple its Space Systems capacity in Colorado.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) has successfully completed its 26th Electron mission, deploying 34 satellites and achieving a total of 146 satellites launched to date. This mission marked a significant milestone with the mid-air capture of the Electron booster by a helicopter, aimed at enhancing reusability and reducing launch costs. The mission, named "There And Back Again," was launched from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula on May 3, 2022. Following successful recovery operations in previous missions, Rocket Lab aims to improve its recovery systems for future launches.

Rocket Lab has been selected by HawkEye 360 to launch three Electron missions, marking its first launch from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia. The contract will deploy 15 satellites to low Earth orbit between late 2022 and 2024. The initial mission is expected to occur by December 2022. This collaboration aligns with Rocket Lab's vertical integration strategy, enhancing its launch capabilities and operational flexibility.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) will report its Q1 2022 financial results on May 16, 2022, after U.S. markets close. A conference call will follow at 1:30 PM PT to discuss these results and provide a financial outlook. Rocket Lab is recognized for its reliable launch services and innovative space systems, having launched 112 satellites since its first orbital launch in January 2018. The company develops the Electron launch vehicle and Photon satellite platform, with plans for the new Neutron vehicle.

Rocket Lab has initiated the construction of a new Neutron Production Complex in Wallops Island, Virginia, aimed at producing its next-generation Neutron launch vehicle. The facility spans 250,000 square feet on a 28-acre site and is projected to create up to 250 high-skilled jobs in the region. It will coexist with a new launch pad for Neutron, enhancing the company’s capabilities in the civil, commercial, and national security space markets. The Commonwealth of Virginia has committed $30 million for infrastructure improvements to support this project.