# Peter Beck

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## Timeline

- **2027**: Deal Expected to Close (mid-2027) — The acquisition is projected to close in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
- **2026-08-10**: GHOST spaceport system unveiled — Rocket Lab announces Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology, a containerized launch system for any-location operations.
- **2026-08-06**: Electron mission for iqps — Rocket Lab launches 'The Grain Goddess Provides' mission from New Zealand for Japanese company iqps.
- **2026-06-29**: Rocket Lab Announces Acquisition of Iridium — Rocket Lab announces a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium for $54 per share in cash and stock, valuing the deal at approximately $8 billion.
- **2026-06-15**: Most recent HASTE mission — HASTE flies its ninth mission, continuing hypersonic technology support for defense customers.
- **2026-05**: Iridium Acquires Full Control of Aireon — Iridium purchases the remaining 61% stake in aviation tracking service Aireon for $367 million, consolidating ownership.
- **2023-06-17**: HASTE first flight — The suborbital HASTE variant launches for the first time, demonstrating hypersonic testing capability.
- **2017-05-25**: Electron first test flight — Electron rocket makes its debut launch, marking Rocket Lab's entry into the small satellite market.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### After 92 launches, Rocket Lab unveils GHOST portable spaceport for global ops
2026-08-11 02:04:48 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Rocket Lab's new GHOST containerized launch system turns Electron and HASTE rockets into a tactically responsive, launch-anywhere capability. With 83 Electron missions and 9 HASTE flights already completed, GHOST aims to capture growing defense and commercial demand for rapid space access, while expanding the company's global footprint beyond existing pads in New Zealand, Virginia, and soon Alaska.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/ghost-portable-spaceport-rocket-lab-92-launches

### Rocket Lab's $8B Iridium Buy: End-to-End Space Superpower Secures Rare L-Band
2026-06-29 12:23:44 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium merges launch and satellite manufacturing with a global L-band constellation, creating an integrated space platform. The deal secures irreplicable spectrum and aviation PNT services, reshaping the defense and telecom landscape by 2027.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/rocket-lab-iridium-8b-acquisition-space-vertical-integration

### Rocket Lab Surges 238%: Analyzing the Competitive Landscape of New Space
2026-03-20 03:55:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Rocket Lab (RKLB) has recorded a 238% stock price increase over the past year, driven by a record launch cadence and the rapid development of its medium-lift Neutron rocket. The company is successfully transitioning from a niche small-satellite launcher into a vertically integrated space systems powerhouse, positioning it as the primary public-market alternative to SpaceX.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/rocket-lab-stock-surge-competitive-analysis

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