RKLB news
The r/RKLB community is celebrating this Sunday, September 13, 2026, following a quiet update on the Federal Business Opportunities portal revealing a new $45 million contract for Rocket Lab's Space Systems division. The company has been selected to provide 12 customized Photon--class satellite buses for a "confidential commercial constellation" focused on orbital edge computing. Redditors are noting that this contract further diversifies Rocket Lab's revenue away from just launches, reinforcing the "end--to--end space company" thesis. Discussion is also centering on the high efficiency of the recently unveiled IMM Apex solar cells, which are expected to be integrated into these new buses.