Rocket Lab Corp. said it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force (Nasdaq: RKLB). Under the contract, Rocket Lab will execute 12 suborbital launches, with up to six additional launches, the Long Beach-based company said Monday. The first launch of this contract is expected to take place no earlier than the end of 2026. Shares in Rocket Lab fell 6.2% to $59.94 for a market cap of $38 billion.