Rocket Lab has been awarded a $397 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to build and launch Flatellite spacecraft for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program, according to reports.
Rocket Lab, the launch services and satellite manufacturer, has been awarded a $397 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to build and launch Flatellite spacecraft under the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SBAMTI) program, according to reports.
The Flatellite spacecraft are designed to detect and track moving targets from space, providing persistent surveillance capabilities. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.
The award comes as Rocket Lab expands its defense and space portfolio. Last month, the company announced a $8 billion acquisition of the Iridium satellite network, as reported by The Zioneer on July 1, marking a significant consolidation in the commercial space industry.
The SBAMTI program is part of the U.S. military's broader effort to enhance space-based targeting and tracking capabilities.
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