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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. —
Small, Responsive Launch

The Problem This Solution Solves

The Department of Defense seeks low cost modular solutions capable of launching spacecraft up to 450 kg total mass to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) upon demand. Solutions should: 


(a) accommodate timely and flexible launch of small payloads (to include spacecraft) from air, land, or sea;

(b) enable precision delivery of these payloads to prescribed orbits based on mission design and space traffic management requirements with minimal delay; and 

(c) provide a viable commercialization path to achieve increased cadence and capacity to ensure responsive access to space.  


Solutions capable of sustaining launch to LEO within 12 to 18 months are desired; however, novel approaches requiring more time to significantly increase flexibility, resiliency, and affordability will also be considered. This will be a competitive solicitation limited to U.S. companies only.

The Solution

Small, Responsive Launch: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.


Rocket Lab USA successfully demonstrated two (2) prototype launches that provided increased flexibility, resiliency, and affordability of delivering DoD material to LEO.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is one of the many companies we have contracted with in a variety of focus areas.

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The DIU Commercial Solutions Catalog is a compilation of both our successful and transitioned prototypes. In conjunction with our Department of Defense (DoD) partners, we have evaluated, adapted, and tested these commercial solutions to solve your organization’s AI/ML, autonomy, cyber, human systems, and space challenges.

Prototype “Success Memos,” which enable DoD and U.S. Government (USG) entities to enter into Production Other Transaction agreements without re-competing, are available through DIU.

If you work for a DoD or USG organization, these technology solutions are available for purchase right now. To learn more about whether these capabilities can meet your organization’s unique operational needs or how to acquire them, please send a direct inquiry through DIU’s Contact Us page.