https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-built-satellites-for-mda-space-begin-operations-in-orbit-rklb-nasdaqContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-built-satellites-for-mda-space-begin-operations-in-orbit-rklb-nasdaqhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rocket-lab-built-satellites-for-mda-space-begin-operations-in-orbit-rklb-nasdaq#u44707Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:45:19 +0000Eight satellites built by Rocket Lab have reached orbit and started operations for MDA Space. These spacecraft represent the first delivery under a 143 million dollar agreement with Globalstar. The deployment occurred via SpaceX Falcon 9 launches, which included a record-setting sequence where two rockets launched only 38 minutes apart to carry payloads for the U.S. Space Force and Globalstar. Rocket Lab stock saw an overnight increase following the confirmation that the satellites reached their destination.Why it mattersThis delivery validates Rocket Lab's capacity to manufacture satelli