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Rocket Lab to take on SpaceX’s Starlink with $8 billion acquisition

Rocket Lab to take on SpaceX’s Starlink with $8 billion acquisition
MarketWatch Monday 29 June 2026, 14:07 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities.

Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities.
Rocket Lab (ORG) SpaceX (ORG) Starlink (LOCATION) Iridium (ORG)
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