[Rocket Lab Secures $397 Million Contract from U.S. Space Force, Serenity States It Will Become a Key Supplier of Space Military Infrastructure] BlockBeats News, August 5, Rocket Lab has secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for the 'Space-Based Adaptive Maneuver Target Indicator' (SB-AMTI) project. Serenity stated that this contract signifies Rocket Lab's increasingly important role within the U.S. space military system. Under the contract, Rocket Lab will be responsible for developing, launching, and operating multiple Flatellite satellites. These satellites will be equipped with space sensors and communication links to provide target detection, tracking, and data services to the U.S. Space Force. Serenity believes the core value of this contract lies not only in the nearly $400 million revenue but also in the recognition of Rocket Lab's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation capabilities by the U.S. defense system. The company plans to use its medium-lift rocket, Neutron, to execute the satellite launch missions, further advancing its transformation from a 'small rocket company' to a comprehensive space infrastructure enterprise. The SB-AMTI project is managed by the U.S. Space Force's Space Awareness and Targeting Division, aiming to establish a space-based system for detecting and tracking aerial threats. The contract also includes options for increasing the number of Flatellite satellites in the future. Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck stated that the company is honored to participate in the SB-AMTI project, which is critical for building the U.S. Space Force's layered and resilient tracking architecture. [Original Link]