## Filing Overview
**Filing Date**: 12-21-2023
**Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#8-K|8-K]]
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## Notes
Rocket Lab, through its subsidiary Rocket Lab National Security, entered into a **$515 million contract** with a U.S. government customer to design, manufacture, and operate 18 space vehicles. Key details include:
- **Contract Value**: $489 million base amount, with $26 million in incentives and options.
- **Timeline**:
- Delivery of space vehicles scheduled for **2027**.
- Operation of satellites planned through **2030**, with an option to extend through **2033**.
- **Provisions**: Standard default and termination clauses, including a mutual option for termination for convenience under specified conditions.
This agreement underscores Rocket Lab's role in supporting U.S. national security and its capabilities in satellite design and operations.
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## Filing
![[afdf6f69-ec0e-4ae7-8ba3-6914be6fa922.pdf]]