# Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) — merger/unsolicited [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_56e45fa70eb08a420c54 · retrieved 2026-08-14T01:28:17.217Z

## Overview
Rocket Lab Corporation designs, manufactures, and launches small-lift launch vehicles and satellites; it is pursuing vertical integration through acquisitions including Iridium Communications to create a fully integrated space company with launch, manufacturing, and space applications capabilities.

Rocket Lab Corporation announced its intention to acquire Iridium Communications Inc., combining Rocket Lab's launch capability and satellite manufacturing with Iridium's global satellite communications network and rare L-band spectrum. The acquisition will create a vertically integrated space company with access to space (launch), hardware (satellites), and space applications (communications services). Iridium operates a constellation of 66 satellites serving more than 2.5 million subscribers and generating over $870 million in annual revenue. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to customary closing conditions including Iridium stockholder approval and regulatory review.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Iridium Communications Inc.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-11 · Expected close 2027-06-30

## Timeline
- 2026-08-11 · 425 (0001753926-26-001394): 425 - Rocket Lab Corp — *Rocket Lab Corporation designs, manufactures, and launches small-lift launch vehicles and satellites; it is pursuing vertical integration through acquisitions including Iridium Communications to create a fully integrated space company with launch, manufacturing, and space applications capabilities.* Rocket Lab Corporation announced its intention to acquire Iridium Communications Inc., combining Rocket Lab's launch capability and satellite manufacturing with Iridium's global satellite communications network and rare L-band spectrum. The acquisition will create a vertically integrated space company with access to space (launch), hardware (satellites), and space applications (communications services). Iridium operates a constellation of 66 satellites serving more than 2.5 million subscribers and generating over $870 million in annual revenue. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to customary closing conditions including Iridium stockholder approval and regulatory review.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819994/0001753926-26-001394.txt

## Citations
- 0001753926-26-001394 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000175392626001394