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Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract
Space Force contract for Rocket Lab to build geostationary satellites.
A Space Force contract awarded to Rocket Lab satellite manufacturing division to build geostationary orbit satellites for national security space missions, leveraging Rocket Lab vertically integrated spacecraft bus and solar panel manufacturing.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Space Force
- Award ID
- FA8810-26-C-0008
- Ceiling value
- $90M
- Vehicle
- Firm-fixed-price
- Awarded
- 2026-05-20
- Period of performance ends
- 2030-05-19
Frequently asked
- What is the Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract contract?
- A Space Force contract awarded to Rocket Lab satellite manufacturing division to build geostationary orbit satellites for national security space missions, leveraging Rocket Lab vertically integrated spacecraft bus and solar panel manufacturing.
- Which agency awarded the Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract contract?
- The Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract contract was awarded by U.S. Space Force under a Firm-fixed-price vehicle.
- How much is the Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract contract worth?
- The Space Force Geostationary Satellite Contract contract has a value of $90M, awarded on 2026-05-20.
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$90M Space Force contract for GEO satellites, May 2026 — Awarded 2026-05-20 — Period of performance through 2030-05-19
SpaceNews: Rocket Lab wins $90M Space Force contract for geostationary satellitesVerified2026-05-20