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Rocket Lab, Stoke Space Nab Spots On National Security Space Launch Program

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, March 27th, 2025

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Rocket Lab, Stoke Space Nab Spots On National Security Space Launch Program

Artist rendering of Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket deploying a payload in space. Image: Rocket Lab

Space Systems Command (SSC) on Thursday announced a potential $5.6 billion multiple award contract for its National Security Space Launch (NSSL), with Rocket Lab [RKLB] and Stoke Space Technologies being added to the nation’s portfolio of launch providers for assured access to space. The NSSL Phase Three Lane One on-ramp in fiscal year 2025 is the first time Rocket Lab and Stoke Space have been included in the program. The companies will provide launch services for national security payloads into…

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