RKLB news
The r/RKLB community is in a state of pure euphoria this Thursday, July 9, 2026, following the bombshell announcement of a $1.5 billion launch services agreement between Rocket Lab and Amazon! The deal secures multiple launches for Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite constellation on the Neutron rocket starting in 2027. This massive contract is being hailed by Redditors as the "ultimate validation" of Neutron's medium--lift capability and its position as the primary competitor to SpaceX's Falcon 9. One user commented, "The Iridium acquisition was the foundation, but this Amazon deal is the skyscraper. We are officially in the big leagues now!"