Rocket Lab Progresses on $515 Million Satellite Agreement by Achieving Significant Design Milestone: Insights

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. RKLB on Thursday said it has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) program.

This advancement represents a significant milestone for Rocket Lab as the primary contractor of the $515 million contract granted in early 2024.

The agreement encompasses the design, integration, testing, and commissioning of 18 state-of-the-art data transport satellites for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture of the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Preliminary Design Review (PDR) represents a crucial advancement into the detailed design stage, confirming that Rocket Lab's satellite design aligns with the demanding specifications of the mission.

This in-depth analysis encompassed mission architecture, spacecraft design, launch