Tranch 2 Transport Layer- Beta

Rocket Lab continues work on its $0.5 billion contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to design, manufacture, and operate 18 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta (T2TL-Beta) space vehicles.   

Each of the 18 space vehicles will be equipped with subsystems and components manufactured by Rocket Lab. These include solar panels, structural panels, star trackers, reaction wheels, radios, flight software, avionics, and launch dispenser. The space vehicles will be scheduled for launch in mid-2027.