## Filing Overview
**Filing Date**: 2022-02-28
**Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#8-K|8-K]]
**Event Date**: 2022-02-28
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## Notes
- Rocket Lab reported **Q4 and Full Year 2021 Financial Results**:
- **2021 Revenue**: $62.2M, a **77% increase** year-over-year.
- **Q4 Revenue**: $27.5M, representing **420% growth** sequentially.
- GAAP gross margin improved to **24%**, with non-GAAP gross margin at **36%**.
- **Backlog growth**: Increased from $183M in September 2021 to $545M as of February 2022.
- **Operational Highlights**:
- Completed **six Electron launches** in 2021, retaining its position as the **second most frequently launched U.S. rocket**.
- Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of **Planetary Systems Corporation**, **ASI Aerospace LLC**, and **SolAero Technologies**.
- **Guidance for Q1 2022**:
- Revenue between **$42M to $47M**.
- GAAP Net Loss of **$32.5M to $34.5M**.
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## Filing
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