The Journal of Space Commerce

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Rocket Lab Will Double U.S. Semiconductor Production

Space Company Expands Manufacturing to Meet National Security Demand

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Tom Patton
Aug 25, 2025
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Rocket Lab Corporation is boosting its U.S. investments to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity and provide supply chain security for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors for national security space missions, the company announced Friday. The Trump Administration will support these investments with a $23.9 million award through the…

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