8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 21, 2022

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-39560	98-1550340
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3881 McGowen Street Long Beach, California	90808
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (714) 465-5737

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	RKLB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

As previously disclosed, on September 21, 2022, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (the “Company”) hosted an investor day and Neutron launch vehicle development update. A replay of the webcast is available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.rocketlabusa.com/investors. In addition, on September 21, 2022 the Company issued a press release regarding the Company’s investor day and posted the related investor presentation to the Company’s website. A copy of the press release and the presentation are attached hereto and furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.

This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure,” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This report may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects, and contain a number of risk and uncertainties (many of which are beyond the Company’s control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this report including the factors identified in the press release furnished under Item 7.01 hereof and those and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting the Company will be those that we have anticipated. Except as required by law, the Company is not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Rocket Lab USA, Inc., dated September 21, 2022.
99.2	Investor Presentation, dated September 21, 2022.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 21, 2022	Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Arjun Kampani
		Arjun Kampani
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Rocket Lab Hosts Investor Day and Neutron Development Update

The event showcased Neutron launch vehicle development progress, outlined the path to target margin model for Electron and Space Systems, and provided product roadmap for future space systems capabilities

New York, 21 September, 2022 – Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, today hosted an Investor Day and Neutron Development Update at the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum in New York City and streamed the event live on YouTube.

Rocket Lab Founder and Chief Executive Officer Peter Beck, joined by members of the Company’s executive leadership team, provided a series of presentations including an update on the progress of the Neutron launch vehicle development. The event also outlined the path to the Company’s target margin model for Electron and space systems, while also providing a product roadmap for future space systems capabilities.

A replay of the event webcast is available at: www.rocketlabusa.com/investorday

Key highlights from the event include:

Neutron Development Update:

• NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi was announced as the engine test facility for Rocket Lab’s reusable Archimedes rocket engine which will power the Neutron launch vehicle. Full details about the Archimedes Test Complex announcement can be found here: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005428/en/Rocket-Lab-Selects-NASA-Stennis-Space-Center-for-Neutron-Engine-Test-Facility

• Neutron hardware was revealed for the first time, including a full-scale section of carbon fiber tank structure and a full-scale Archimedes engine model.

• For the first time details and images of Neutron’s potential crew capsule design were revealed, providing an exclusive look at how Neutron could enable human spaceflight in the future.

• Updates on the development of the Neutron production complex and launch site located in Virginia.

Electron Program:

• Highlighted Electron’s position as the leading dedicated small satellite launcher with 30 missions now complete, including nine successful launches since the Company’s de-SPAC in August 2021.

• Revealed that an Electron rocket is en-route to Launch Complex 2 in preparation for the Company’s inaugural launch from U.S. soil, a dedicated mission for radio frequency geospatial analytics constellation operator HawkEye 360. The mission is scheduled to launch in December and is the first in a three-launch deal that will see Rocket Lab deliver 15 satellites to orbit across three Electron missions for HawkEye 360 between late 2022 and 2024.

• Announced a new contract with a confidential commercial customer for a dedicated mission on Electron from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia in Q1 2023. The mission is scheduled to launch only weeks after the site’s inaugural launch, bringing small launch rapid response capability to the Eastern Shore.

• Shared details of Rocket Lab’s progress to make Electron the world’s first reusable orbital small rocket and confirmed the Company’s next recovery mission will include an attempt to return the rocket to land after it is captured with a helicopter.

Space Systems:

• Revealed the product roadmap for future space systems capabilities that will enable Rocket Lab to tap into total addressable market opportunity through the Company’s vertical integration and mass production scalability.

• Shared progress on the development of space systems infrastructure, including a new 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art satellite cleanroom and processing facility to scale production capacity for future growth.

• Detailed a selection of the 220+ missions in development that are supported by Rocket Lab space systems, including interplanetary missions to Mars and Venus, a multi-spacecraft contract for Varda, and other missions for commercial, civil, and defense satellite customers.

ENDS

+ Images & Video Content

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzPrHL

+ Rocket Lab Media Contact

Morgan Bailey

media@rocketlabusa.com

+ About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is a global leader in space, delivering proven and reliable space services spanning launch, spacecraft manufacture, satellite subsystems, flight software, and on-orbit operations. Since 2018, the company’s Electron rocket has delivered proven and reliable launch for civil, national security, defense, and commercial customers, deploying more than 150 satellites to orbit. Building on the achievements of Electron, Rocket Lab is developing a next generation large reusable launch vehicle, Neutron, designed for constellation deployment, cargo resupply, interplanetary missions. Rocket Lab also develops mission-ready spacecraft and satellite subsystems. More than 1,700 spacecraft on orbit feature Rocket Lab technology including space solar power, radios, separation systems, propulsion, flight software, star trackers, and reaction wheels. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab operates three launch pads at two launch sites across New Zealand and Virginia, and has operations in Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, and Toronto. Visit www.rocketlabusa.com.

+ FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, including without limitation Q1 2022 guidance, are forward-looking statements. Words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “suggest,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or phrases, or the negative of those expressions or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Rocket Lab’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond Rocket Lab’s control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including risks related to the global COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to government restrictions and lock-downs in New Zealand and other countries in which we operate that could delay or suspend our operations; delays and disruptions in expansion efforts; our dependence on a limited number of customers; the harsh and unpredictable environment of space in which our products operate which could adversely affect our launch vehicle and spacecraft; increased congestion from the proliferation of low Earth orbit constellations which could materially increase the risk of potential collision with space debris or another spacecraft and limit or impair our launch flexibility and/or access to our own orbital slots; increased competition in our industry due in part to rapid technological development and decreasing costs; technological change in our industry which we may not be able to keep up with or which may render our services uncompetitive; average selling price trends; failure of our launch vehicles, spacecraft and components to operate as intended either due to our error in design in production or through no fault of our own; launch schedule disruptions; supply chain disruptions, product delays or failures; design and engineering flaws; launch failures; natural disasters and epidemics or pandemics; changes in governmental regulations including with respect to trade and export restrictions, or in the status of our regulatory approvals or applications; or other events that force us to cancel or reschedule launches, including customer contractual rescheduling and

termination rights; risks that acquisitions may not be completed on the anticipated time frame or at all or do not achieve the anticipated benefits and results; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Rocket Lab’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in Rocket Lab’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022, and elsewhere (including that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate the risks discussed therein). There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Rocket Lab will be those that we have anticipated. You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual results may be materially different from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward looking statements we make. All forward looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, Rocket Lab is not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. 2022 i n v e s t o r D a y a n d N e u t r o n U p d a t e September 21, 2022 rocketlabusa.com

DISCLAIMER AND FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this presentation, including statements regarding our expectations of financial results for the third quarter of 2022, strategy, future operations, future financial position, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. Words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “suggest,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or phrases, or the negative of those expressions or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward- looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Rocket Lab’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond Rocket Lab’s control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this presentation, including risks related to the global COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to government restrictions and lock-downs in New Zealand and other countries in which we operate that could delay or suspend our operations; delays and disruptions in expansion efforts; our dependence on a limited number of customers; the harsh and unpredictable environment of space in which our products operate which could adversely affect our launch vehicle and spacecraft; increased congestion from the proliferation of low Earth orbit constellations which could materially increase the risk of potential collision with space debris or another spacecraft and limit or impair our launch flexibility and/or access to our own orbital slots; increased competition in our industry due in part to rapid technological development and decreasing costs; technological change in our industry which we may not be able to keep up with or which may render our services uncompetitive; average selling price trends; failure of our launch vehicles, spacecraft and components to operate as intended either due to our error in design in production or through no fault of our own; launch schedule disruptions; supply chain disruptions, product delays or failures; design and engineering flaws; launch failures; natural disasters and epidemics or pandemics; changes in governmental regulations including with respect to trade and export restrictions, or in the status of our regulatory approvals or applications; or other events that force us to cancel or reschedule launches, including customer contractual rescheduling and termination rights; risks that acquisitions may not be completed on the anticipated time frame or at all or do not achieve the anticipated benefits and results; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Rocket Lab’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in Rocket Lab’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022, and elsewhere (including that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate the risks discussed therein). There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Rocket Lab will be those that we have anticipated. Except as required by law, Rocket Lab is not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 2

TODAY’s PRESENTERS Peter Beck Adam Spice Brad Clevenger Founder, CEO, Chief Engineer Chief Financial Officer Vice President – Space Systems Ehson Mosleh Richard French Shaun D'Mello Director – Business Development Chief Engineer – Space Systems Vice President – Launch Systems and Strategy Space Systems 3 Rocket Lab USA

CONTENTS S E C T I O N S E C T I O N S E C T I O N S E C T I O N S E C T I O N Rocket Lab Overview Launch: Electron Space Systems Launch: Neutron Financial 4 Rocket Lab USA

S E C T I O N Rocket Lab Overview

O u r V i s i o n open access to space to improve life on earth

01 LAUNCH was just the start LAUNCH: 01 The ride to space. SPACE SYSTEMS: 02 Satellites + the vital components and software within them. Space applications: 03 02 03 Uniquely positioned to access expanding space applications market. Rocket Lab is bringing all three together, streamlining space as one of the most advanced technology and service providers to the growing space industry. We are delivering real hardware and real missions to real customers – right now.

We did what we said we would Delivering end-to-end space solutions, From idea to orbit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Satellite Design Satellite Flight Software Launch Sites & Launch On-Orbit and Manufacture Components & Testing Ground Stations Services Operations Production Industry-leading star trackers, Off-the-shelf Three launch pads Small dedicated Mission Control complexes reaction wheels, solar cells and space software across U.S. and New launch leadership Centers arrays, torque rods, sun solutions. Zealand, including the today on Electron, in California, USA and in California, USA and sensors, composite structures, world’s first private with heavier lift in Auckland, New Auckland, New high-voltage batteries, orbital launch complex. development with Zealand. Zealand. separation systems, satellite Neutron. radios.

ROCKET LAB AT A GLANCE + + 30 150 3 2nd 5 Electron Satellites deployed Launch Most frequently Mission control launches. to orbit. pads. launched U.S. rocket. centers. + + 1,330 3 5 13 1,700+ 4 Team Rocket Lab U.S. states Ton payload class Satellites on orbit Strategic members. Photon spacecraft with Rocket rocket in featuring Rocket acquisitions on orbit. Lab facilities. development. Lab technology. since April 2020. + +

$380B+ TAM forecast to grow to $1T by 2030 LAUNCH SPACE SPACE SERVICES SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS ~$20B TAM ~$44B TAM ~$320B TAM With our own rockets and spacecraft, Proven, reliable products in market with growing product lines and services in we’re uniquely positioned to exploit this development. growing market. Sources: Morgan Stanley, Northern Sky Research's 12th Edition Global Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Markets, Deutsche Bank

Rocket Lab Remains Way Out In Front Increasing Space Systems Continuing a record of relentless execution. capability to capture more Building momentum across launch and space of addressable space systems, delivering on growth strategy. market. Increasing mission heritage on Rocket Lab satellites and components, enabling access to higher value missions and larger Expanding on addressable constellation build launch market with opportunities. Cemented leadership development of Neutron position in small launch constellation launcher. with increased launch cadence. Through acquisitions and in-house development, we now deliver a significant launch and small satellite supply chain. This vertical integration enables us to Successful Photon Moon mission offer customers schedule for NASA has driven significant security and attractive pricing, increase in interest from civil, resulting in significant contract defense, and commercial customers wins including $143M Construction underway on Neutron for Rocket Lab to design, build, and subcontract by MDA to build Production Complex, launch site operate satellites for LEO and constellation spacecraft buses secured, and vehicle hardware Demonstrated launches interplanetary missions. for Globalstar. already in test. 15 days apart. 11

Built world class Executive Team P e t e r B e c k Founder, CEO, Chief Engineer A d a m S h a u n A r j u n M i k e B r a d B r a d S h a u n A n d y M o r g a n S p i c eO’Donnell K A M P A N I L y n c h W a r e z a k C l e v e n g e rD’Mello B u n k e r B a i l e y Chief Executive Vice Senior Vice President Chief People & Chief Information Vice President – Vice President - Vice President - Senior Director – Financial President – Global - General Counsel Culture Officer Officer Space Systems Launch Systems Government Communications Officer Operations & Corporate Secretary Operations & Business Strategy E h s o n R i c h a r d D O U G J o h n M i k e M o s l e h F r e n c h S I N C L A I R C u s e o W h a l e n Chief Engineer – Director – Business Engineering Vice President Vice President Space Systems Development & Fellow - Space Software - Separation Systems Strategy, Space Systems B r i n g i n g d e c a d e s o f e x p e r i e n c e f r o m

S E C T I O N Small Launch: Electron

Leading small rocket globally Second most frequently launched U.S. rocket. 1 . S pa c e X 2 . R O C K E T L A B

Small launch leader E L E C T R O N A C H I E V E M E N T S S I N C E R O C K E T L A B ’ S D E - S P A C I N A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 + + 9 100% Moon 320kG Successful orbital Mission success rate for Mission success for NASA using Electron Heaviest payload launches. Electron launches since rocket and Photon spacecraft. launched on Electron. de-spac. + + First mission Launched satellites for U.S. Space First helicopter First reflight of Delivered our Introduced from Pad B – Force, NASA, National capture of recovered, fastest launch Responsive Space second pad at Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Electron, advancing pre-flown Electron turnaround yet (15 Program to enable Launch Complex 1 and commercial constellation reusability program. components. days between rapid call-up in New Zealand. operators BlackSky, Synspective, launches). launch. E-Space, and Unseenlabs. + +

The leader in small sat launch Most reliable small launch vehicle with highest number of launches. S U C C E S S F U L O R B I T A L L A U N C H E S 30 27 25 20 15 10 4 5 2 0 0 0 16 *Astra’s 3.0 rocket no longer in use.

The leader in small sat launch Only small launch provider with demonstrated ability to lift advertised payload mass. A D V E R T I S E D V S . D E M O N S T R A T E D L I F T C A P A C I T Y 600 500 500 400 320 300 300 200 150 320 100 10 0 61 0 Rocket Lab: Virgin Orbit: Astra: Rocket Astra: Rocket Electron LauncherOne 3.3 4.0 Demonstrated Lift Capacity (kg) Advertised Lift Capacity (kg) 17 Source: space.skyrocket.de and publicly available sources Lift Capacity (kg)

Rapidly Increased Launch Cadence Rocket Lab has demonstrated the fastest turnaround between successful launches of any small launch provider. st 1 15 Days nd 2 RD 3 115 Days 18 164 Days *Source: https://space.skyrocket.de/index.html *Source: https://space.skyrocket.de/index.html

Electron delivers on what matters most to small launch customers Rapid, Responsive Reliability Dedicated Launch Launch 150 satellites Putting small launch Rapid call-up launch deployed to customers in control of in days or hours to orbit across 27 their orbit, launch meet defense needs successful schedule, and mission and constellation missions. parameters. replenishment. Rideshare Options Choice of Schedule Flexibility Regular rideshare Launch Sites 132 launch slots available missions enabling 3 launch pads, annually. By operating our own smaller customers two continents. exclusive-use launch pads, we to share costs. can easily shuffle the launch manifest to support customer schedule changes.

UNRIVALED LAUNCH INFRASTRUCTURE 3 L A U N C H P A D S I N 2 C O U N T R I E S L A U N C H C O M P L E X 1 Mahia, New Zealand 132 launch Critical national Dedicated slots annually. infrastructure asset integration for U.S. government and control customers. facilities. World’s first 24-hr rapid call- A bilateral private, FAA- up launch for treaty allowing a U.S. rocket to licensed orbital defense needs launch outside launch site. and constellation the U.S. replenishment. L A U N C H C O M P L E X 2 Virginia, United States

Electron Shipped to Launch Complex 2 Major milestone achieved in path to first Rocket Lab launch from U.S. soil. First in a multi-launch deal with HawkEye 360 to launch three missions on Electron. Launch scheduled December 2022. L A U N C H C O M P L E X- 2 Wallops Island, Virginia, USA

Electron remains the go-to dedicated launcher Electron backlog Awarded multi-launch Selected to deals by constellation grew 37% from launch NASA’s operations Kineis, August 2021 Advanced Synspective, BlackSky, Composite Solar and Hawkeye 360. Sail System. Awarded contract Selected by NASA to provide launch to launch services for NASA’s Venture-Class innovative space Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare debris removal (VADR) missions, a five-year program mission for with a maximum total budget of Astroscale. $300 million in launch contracts.

Growing Launch Complex 2 demand Selected by confidential commercial customer to provide dedicated launch services on Electron from LC-2 in January 2023. Mission to lift-off just weeks after scheduled inaugural launch from the pad.

TRUSTED launch provider OF CHOICE ~50% C O M M E R C I A L Rocket Lab is a mission partner of choice for government agencies, commercial space companies, and prime contractors globally. SECTORS ~30% ~20% D E F E N S E C I V I L 28% NEW C U S T O M E R S CUSTOMERS 72% R E T U R N I N G C U S T O M E R S

Strong launch Manifest * U p c o m i n g E L E C T R O N M I S S I O N S L A U N C H E S 3 L A U N C H 1 RD 3 O F 3 L A U N C H 1 1 L A U N C H E S Launching NASA’s Advanced L A U N C H E S Composite Solar Sail System. 5 Selected for NASA’s Venture- T H 7 O F 7 Class Acquisition of Dedicated L A U N C H E S 1 and Rideshare (VADR) missions. Five-year program with a total budget of $300 million in launch U . S . G O V E R N M E N T contracts. C U S T O M E R S *Due to customer confidentiality requirements, this list is not exhaustive

REUSABILITY BEING operationalised Parachute First stage Demonstrated Full duration test system survives helicopter of a recovered works. re-entry. catch. Rutherford engine. UP NEXT: Catch another stage and carry it back to land via helicopter. Launch a pre-flown stage.

ELECTRON MARGIN IMPROVEMENT Proven vehicle and established manufacturing facilities - now we can focus on margin improvement. R&D headcount R&D complete Manufacturing Core product is stable facilities proven and reliable, Team is built and established requiring limited experienced. Any new Factories in place and further investment Electron headcount is capable of producing into development. focused on scaling Electrons every seven production in line with days. launch demand. Reusability Cost savings Strong negotiating The first stage With R&D complete and power represents ~65% of launches now standard As a launch and space the total Electron operations, we can drill systems manufacturer build cost. By reusing into every part and producing at scale, them, we can make process, identifying we’re able to secure significant cost opportunities for cost compelling prices from reductions. savings to reduce build suppliers. price per vehicle.

S E C T I O N SPACE SYSTEMS

s p a c e s y s t e m s s t r at e g y Everything that goes to space should have a rocket lab logo on it

Brad Clevenger Vice President Space Systems 31

What we 01 said we’d do Satellites as a service Complete spacecraft design and build for LEO constellations to high-complexity deep space and interplanetary missions. Satellite 02 03 components Building the hardware that makes missions possible. Space applications Uniquely positioned to access expanding space applications TAM.

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1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e Now a leading spacecraft manufacturer Capability proven, manufacturing facilities established, and strategic investments underway to scale production capacity for future growth. > Rocket Lab spacecraft on orbit, including NASA Moon mission. > Delivering best-in-class spacecraft components and capabilities through organic offerings and strategic acquisitions. > Three satellite operations control centers. > Constellation manufacturing contract awarded. > 10,000 sq/ft state-of-the-art satellite cleanroom and processing facility established in Long Beach HQ – a significant investment in future satellite manufacturing capability. > Integrated launch + spacecraft offering. 34

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e Vertical integration R E A C T I O N W H E E L S & S T A R T R A C K E R S Acquisition strategy F l i g h t S o f t w a r e & G N C Bringing robust spacecraft manufacturing capability and critical elements of supply chain in-house. S e p a r a t i o n S y s t e m s These acquisitions, combined with our organically developed solutions, enable Rocket Lab to offer some of the most efficient and optimized spacecraft S p a c e S o l a r P o w e r solutions in the industry.

2 S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S Industry leading spacecraft components STAR TRACKERS FLIGHT SOFTWARE SPACECRAFT STRUCTURES S T A T E O F T H E A R T M O R E T H A N R O C K E T L A B H A R D W A R E 38% REACTION WHEELS SOLAR CELLS & ARRAYS of addressable launches in 2021 globally featured technology created by companies that are now part of Rocket Lab. IN-SPACE PROPULSION SEPARATION SYSTEMS RADIOS 36

S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S 2 Enabling the world’s most ambitious missions Supplying hardware and software for scientific missions of global significance, defense primes, and large commercial constellations. NASA James Webb Space NASA Gateway Power & GlobalStar Space-Based OneWeb Constellation. Telescope. Propulsion Element. Connectivity Constellation. Space Development Agency Next-Generation Early Missile NASA Mars Ingenuity Helicopter. NASA Psyche Asteroid Mission. Tranche 1 Transport Layer. Warning for National Security Space. 37

S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e 1 New satellite production facility Significant investment in satellite manufacturing and testing capability at scale. Designed for constellation-scale production, this satellite manufacturing, integration, and test 38 facility is substantially complete at our Long Beach Headquarters, encompassing a 10,000 sq/ft state- of-the-art cleanroom.

EHSON MOSLEH Chief Engineer Space Systems 39

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e Complete spacecraft solutions Awarded contracts to design, build and operate spacecraft across all target segments. S AT E L L I T E L u n a r a n d H i g h - c o m p l e x i t y I n t e r p l a n e ta r y m i s s i o n s C o n s t e l l at i o n s $143M contract to design and Enabling in-space manufacturing and NASA CAPSTONE Moon mission. manufacture 17 spacecraft for re-entry vehicles. Globalstar’s space-based connectivity NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission. constellation Cryogenic fuel depots in orbit. Private science mission to Venus in Research agreement with U.S. partnership with MIT. Transportation Command to explore using Photon to establish on-orbit cargo depots.

A R o c k e t L a b S pa c e c r a f t d e l i v e r e d t h e f i r s t m i s s i o n o f N A S A ’ s A r t e m i s p r o g r a m t o r e t u r n h u m a n s t o t h e M o o n

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e A COMPLETE MISSION SOLUTION > A Moon Rocket > A Moon Engine > A Moon Spacecraft > A Moon Trajectory All designed, built and operated by Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab is the only small launch provider to have designed, built, launched, and operated its own satellites in orbit, further expanding our TAM.

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e H i g h ly c o m p l e x t r a j e c t o r y Six days of 24/7 spacecraft operations. > 1.2 million km

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e T h e m o s t c o m p l e x r o c k e t l a b m i s s i o n y e t First deep First use of Lunar Photon, Developed new First use of MAX Flight space a high energy in-space propulsion Software from mission. Rocket Lab-designed Advanced Solutions Inc system in under and built spacecraft. (ASI) on a Rocket Lab two years. spacecraft. First time planning Electron’s First mission where Second flight of the Frontier-S and executing lunar heaviest lift to Electron’s second stage satellite radio which Rocket Lab trajectories. date (320 kg). deorbited the same has an exclusive license with day as launch. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to manufacture. 44

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e C A P S T O N E h e l p e d u s p r e pa r e f o r V e n u s a n d M a r s

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e HIGH COMPLEXITY High complexity MISSIONs missions Selected by Varda Space Industries to build four spacecraft, enabling high-value products to be manufactured in zero-gravity and returned to Earth in a re-entry capsule. V A R D A LOXSAT selected as a NASA Tipping Point program to support Eta Space's development to further cryogenic fuel depot technologies in orbit. Entered into research agreement with U.S. Transportation Command to explore using Photon spacecraft to establish on-orbit cargo depots and deliver re-entry capability in support of U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Cargo Program. L O X S A T 46

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e C O N S T E L L AT I O N S Awarded $143m contract to design and build seventeen 500 kg spacecraft buses for Globalstar constellation to enable space-based global connectivity. The contract is a major step toward Rocket Lab’s strategy to grow its Space Systems business and provide end-to-end space mission solutions at scale. 47

1 S a t e l l i t e s a s a s e r v i c e C O N S T E L L AT I O N S The spacecraft design for this premium customer utilizes key internal investments and expertise from recent acquisitions. • Solar Panels from SolAero - 2.7 kW per satellite. • Two Rocket Lab C-Band Frontier-C Radios per spacecraft (34 total) – exclusive manufacturing license from APL. • ASI MAX Flight Software on all 17 spacecraft. • Rocket Lab internally-built power distribution systems. • Option to increase value with ASI/Rocket Lab Ground Data System and Operations software to fly the constellation. • Option to increase value with launch dispensers. • Platform can serve as an entry point to other communications missions or constellations. 48

Richard french Director Business Development & Strategy, Space Systems

2 S a t e l l i t e s C O M P O N E N T S Space Systems: Clear Growth Strategies & Demonstrated Success Cross-selling opportunities with new and existing customers Constellation-class builds scale into Deliver operational capabilities to capture production, allows satellite solutions with strategic opportunities building to demand Vertically integrate discriminating components to reduce BlackSky/LeoStella capabilities for high-value satellite cost and expand Constellation-class component customers to maximize manufacturing Astro Digital merchant component spacecraft unit price supply TAM/SAM Large constellation reaction Lockheed Martin wheel production contract, heritage constellation NASA ESCAPADE Globalstar/MDA production for OneWeb and Organic and inorganic capabilities small geospatial constellations. NASA LOXSAT New component products releases Demonstrating constellation Varda Space Industries satellite integration with Varda Integrated launch and Expansion and improvement of and Globalstar/MDA. satellite capability existing products lines Globalstar/MDA provides the lowest total cost of ownership for future expansion into application layer

2 S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S A leader in reaction wheels and star trackers S ta r T r a c k e r s & R e a c t i o n w h e e l s > Industry leader for reaction wheel assemblies and star trackers from acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary in 2020 > Star trackers: Space heritage with 70+ units on orbit > Reaction wheels: Space heritage on 200+ units on orbit > Family of reaction wheel products for a range of spacecraft sizes > New large reaction wheel assembly developed for spacecraft up to ~600 kg, unlocking new component TAM/SAM; will fly on Globalstar/MDA > New high volume reaction wheel (>3,000 units/year) production capability established for constellations

2 S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S Expanding Software solutions > Industry-leading flight software, ground software, and mission simulation tools from Advanced Solutions Inc. (ASI) acquisition in October 2021. > MAX Flight Software: Off-the-shelf flight software operating on 53 spacecraft for cumulative 160+ years in space. > SOLIS: leading spacecraft simulation capability > Introducing new MAX Ground Data System to unlock new customer opportunities: Operations ground software for spacecraft and constellation missions 52

2 S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S Continued investment in Separation systems > Industry-leading launch separation systems from Planetary Systems Corp. (PSC) acquisition in December 2021. > Heritage Canisterized Satellite Dispensers and Motorized Lightband separation systems family of products for satellites up to 1,800lb payloads, proven on hundreds of launches with 100% mission success. > New Advanced Lightband separation system: developed to increase stiffness, reduce costs, and reduce lead time. Flight heritage on recent launches with 100% mission success.

2 S a t e l l i t e C O M P O N E N T S Expanding solar and Structures solutions > High-volume solar power production capability from acquisition of SolAero Technologies Inc. in January 2022 > Leveraging in-house composite structural panel manufacturing, introducing a new structures business for satellites and launch vehicles, increasing TAM/SAM; also flying on Globalstar/MDA > New deployable solar array solution being introduced to customers desiring a turn-key solution, increasing TAM/SAM

2 S a t e l l i t e s C O M P O N E N T S highest efficiency space solar cell technology in the world Patented Inverted MetaMorphic (IMM) solar cell technology– only at Rocket Lab > Single highest efficiency cell in the world at 33.3%, with potential for even higher performance than any other competing cell technology, enabling new missions > Enabled the NASA Mars Helicopter > Enabled an important Maxar mission > Only technology that meets the Space Force roadmap > More than 40% lighter than competing solar cells, making satellites more cost effective to launch and improving satellite agility > Actively investing in IMM capacity expansion to meet increasing demand and bring high production volume to market

2 S a t e l l i t e s C O M P O N E N T S EXPANDING RADIO PRODUCTS Building on partnerships and organic manufacturing capabilities, Rocket Lab has brought new products to market and continues to add more. Satellite Radios F R O N T I E R - S > Exclusive license agreement with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to manufacture Frontier radios for satellites. > Fronter-S S-band radio announced in November 2021; first flight model delivery to customer expected in Q3 2022. > Expanding product line with new Fronter-X X-band radio; will fly on NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission. > L-band and C-band variants in development. F R O N T I E R - X

2 S a t e l l i t e s C O M P O N E N T S Record Year for Space Systems 66% All of Rocket Lab’s total Component hardware Q2’2022 revenue was from companies acquired by space systems, creating Rocket Lab have had cash flow stability and record sales and diversity and off-setting production rates for the natural lumpiness of 2022 YTD. launch revenue. $396.4m Total space systems backlog as of Q2, 2022.

3 S p a c e a p p l i c a t i o n s Rocket Lab is now positioned to capitalize on the largest space TAM – space applications. With our own satellites Active discussions and launch capability, with our customers we can deliver on what these will be services from space. are underway.

S E C T I O N New rocket development

M E G A C O N S T E L L AT I O N L A U N C H E R It’s happening Real hardware in manufacture

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Neutron is coming to life 62

First neutron tanks Hardest part complete Tooling and moulds are the complex, time-consuming part requiring extensive design work and refinement. With these now done, the first hardware has been delivered with more in production at pace. 63

We’re building it We’re experts at 3D-printing rocket engines and we know how to scale. Full scale parts come through our production lines using in-house 3D-printing machines. We own some of the largest 3D-printers in the world. 64

A Design led by market demand P A Y L O A D : 15T (Expendable), 13T (Reusable), 8T (Return to Pad). H E I G H T : 42.8 m / 140.4 ft. F A I R I N G D I A M E T E R : 5 m / 16.4 ft. M I S S I O N P R O F I L E S : LEO, MEO, GEO, Interplanetary. R E U S A B I L I T Y : First Stage And Fairing. E N G I N E T Y P E : LOX/Methane. N U M B E R O F E N G I N E S : 9 First Stage/ 1 Second Stage. S T R U C T U R E : Carbon Composite. 65

Advanced fairing design A slightly less hungry hippo. Captive Fairing: Fairing remains attached to the first stage, opening to deploy the second stage and payload within. Enables rapid re-launch: Eliminates the high cost of expending or capturing and reusing fairings. Iterated Design: From four fairing panels to two. Reduces the amount of angle the fairing must open and enables more robust fairing panels. 66

First stage Major design complete Built for rapid reusability. Tapered profile: First stage has a tapered profile and aerodynamic control surfaces, including canards and landing legs that act as rear-lifting surfaces. Optimized ballistic coefficient: Allows first stage to glide back to Earth for landing, reducing aerothermal load experienced by modern re-entry boosters. 42.8 7 5 9 meter meters meter Archimedes fairing tall diameter engines 67

Not a capsule announcement But we’re looking into it. 68

Not a capsule announcement But we’re looking into it. 69

Second stage major design complete High performance: Designed to maximize mass-to- orbit capability, orbital insertion accuracy, and performance for complex payload deployments. Suspended second stage: Provides easily accessible and condensed mounting location for avionics hardware, aerodynamic control devices, and fluids lines. Also minimizes the requirement for the second stage to withstand the external launch environment. 11.5 1 15 meters Archimedes tonne payload tall engine capacity 70

Rocket Building robots Automated Fiber Placement: Optimized for performance, speed and cost. Advanced composite manufacturing technique: Used to fabricate complex, lightweight vehicle structures with superior strength qualities. Outperforms metallics on structural performance and manufacturing cost: Complete tanks manufactured in days with minimal human labor and less material and waste than metallics. Proven technology: Applying reliable tech used by thousands of aircraft to space. American-made: Built at the launch site in Virginia. 71

Archimedes Engine update Breathing first fire this year. Property Value STAGE 1 ENGINE Quantity 9 2.1 m Min. Throttle 50% (6.8 ft) Sea Level Thrust 165 klbf Vacuum ISP 329 s STAGE 2 ENGINE Quantity 1 Min. Throttle 50% Vacuum Thrust 200 klbf Vacuum ISP 367 s 72

The Archimedes Engine Simplicity where it matters. Open Cycle Rocket Engine Oxidizer Rich Closed Cycle Provides higher specific impulse than gas generator, open expander, or tap-off cycles, without the thrust limits or added Oxidizer Fuel Oxidizer Fuel complexity. Tank Tank Tank Tank Gas generator cycles are limited in capability and not suited to the deep throttling required for multiple re-lights in orbit, and for landing the first stage. ORSC engines operate at relatively low temperatures and pressures, eliminating the stress and thermal strain Preburner experienced by gas generator engines. This improves engine [Oxidizer Rich] Main Main life and reusability, while leaving headroom to increase Gas Combustion Combustion performance. Generator Liquid Oxygen and Methane: Provides higher specific impulse than RP-1 kerosene for improved stage performance without the dramatic stage size increase required for low density liquid hydrogen. 73

SHAUN D’MELLO Vice President Launch Systems

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Secured Engine Test Site Exclusive use of large-scale national asset. Selected NASA Stennis Space Centre’s A-3 Test Complex to test Archimedes engines. Exclusive use of land within a 1 million square foot area for 10 years, with option for additional 10 years. Access to capital investment incentive from the Mississippi Development Authority to further develop the facilities and infrastructure at Stennis for Neutron. Leveraging existing infrastructure and site-wide Services, enabling rapid stand up of our test facility in the order of months, not years. 76

Neutron Factory Concrete poured in Wallops Island, Virginia. Standing up the first Neutron Production Complex building before the end of the year. Expecting to build our first Stage 1 tank above this concrete. The site also serves as a development area for tank testing, enabling rapid build & test iteration. 77

Development partnerships with key u.s. govt customers U . S T r a n s p o r tat i o n U . S . S pa c e F o r c e C o m m a n d Signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement Awarded a $24.35 million contract with the U.S. Space (CRADA) with the U.S. Transportation Command Force’s Space Systems Command for development of (USTRANSCOM) to explore the possibility of using Neutron for Neutron’s upper stage. point-to-point cargo delivery around the world. Provides a strong foundation for on-ramping to the Part of the Air Force’s Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, which designed to advance emerging systems and concepts launches the United States' most critical missions. through prototyping and experimentation to deliver remarkable new capabilities. Key milestones delivered and tracking well for period of performance so far, incl. successful concept design review and systems requirement review. 79

Neutron program on track U P C O M I N G n e u t r o n m a j o r m i l e s t o n e s From program start to hardware in less than 18 months. I N T O E N D O F 2 0 2 3 Not starting from scratch - new developments Engine Neutron Construction leverage rich flight proven heritage. Pre-burner Factory Underway at Testing Buildings Launch Complex 3 Critical technologies and capability scale well from Electron to Neutron. • Avionics GNC ✓ • Software ✓ Stage 1 and Stage 1 and Stennis Stage 2 Stage 2 Tanks, Engine • Communications ✓ Test Sites Primary Test Site • Command & Control ✓ Structures • Manufacturing Systems & Processes ✓ Built • Integrated Testing & Operations ✓ Engine Qual Complete All-up Avionics Hardware in Secured large capital infrastructure. Engine Hardware the loop facility • Manufacturing, test and launch infrastructure ✓ Testing and operational Wallops High Bay Software 80

SECTION Financial

ADAM SPICE Chief Financial Officer

Building momentum across multiple growth vectors What we said we’d do 1. Execute on Small Launch: Electron Leadership and Heritage ˃ Capitalize on leadership position in dedicated small satellite launch. 2. Expand into Larger Launch: Neutron Launch SAM Expansion ˃ Develop a constellation builder to increase addressable launch services market. 3. Deliver End-to-End Space Solutions ˃ Expand addressable market for spacecraft and component solutions, enabling end-to-end space solutions and pathfinding for large constellation build and launch opportunities. ˃ Increase mission heritage on Rocket Lab spacecraft and components to enable access to higher value missions and constellation build opportunities.

Building momentum across multiple growth vectors What WE’ve DONE Executed on Small Launch: ˃ Made it look easy. Launch is hard, and gets harder after your first successful launch. ˃ Dramatically extended leadership in small dedicated launch with increased cadence, improved payload performance, and more RKLB launches than all other small launch providers combined, and 7x more successful launches than nearest competitor. ˃ Expanded competitive moat with progress on booster recovery to drive drown cost, increase margins, and enable increased launch cadence.

Building momentum across multiple growth vectors What WE’ve DONE More Launch: we’re building a larger rocket ˃ Secured $45M in State of Virginia and local incentives towards manufacturing facility and pad infrastructure, in addition to a $24M contract with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command for development of Neutron’s upper stage. ˃ Leveraging Electron core technology heritage and learnings, seasoned team and scaled operational facilities, realizing human and capital efficiencies to enhance long-term return for investors ˃ Progress made towards securing initial committed constellation launch services customer on Neutron.

Building momentum across multiple growth vectors What WE’ve DONE End-to-End Space Solutions: ˃ Organic development and acquisition have expanded our addressable market in spacecraft and component solutions. ˃ Secured first constellation contract valued at $143M with MDA for Globalstar. ˃ 1,700+ spacecraft with Rocket Lab technology on-orbit heritage and 220+ missions in development. ˃ Grown Space Systems backlog to $396M across range of increasingly diverse products, services and customers.

Expansion of addressable market ( L a u n c h & S pa c e S y s t e m s ) 2021 SAM consisted of $100 • Small responsive launch with Electron. • Satellite Manufacturing with Photon. $90 • Satellite components from Sinclair Interplanetary such as reaction wheels and star trackers. $80 $70 2022 $60 SAM has grown to include $50 • Additional satellite components from strategic acquisitions and partnerships such as $40 separation systems, solar solutions and radios. • Portfolio now includes space software. $30 $20 future $10 SAM evolution targeted to include $- 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031• Neutron rocket tailored for constellation launches, human space flights, and I.S.S. crew resupply. Space Systems Launch • Continually increase space system offerings th *Market Research Units Source: Northern Sky Research, Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Markets, 12 Edition and through organic & inorganic R&D. management estimates for ASP. *Addressable market calculation reflects various penetration rates into each NSR-defined market segment and excludes Starlink and China 87 Billions

Increasing Revenue scale and Diversity $250 Significant scaling across both launch and space systems supports aggressive TAM $200 expanding investments and garner larger platform opportunities such as the recently awarded MDA/Globalstar 17 satellite constellation. $150 $38 $23 More than just launch – we are delivering $100 meaningful revenue and customer diversification and developing capabilities $70 towards our vision of being an end-to-end $50 $23 $2 space company $39 $33 66% of Q2’2022 revenue derived from • $26 Space Systems products and services. $- • Revenue generating customers 2020 2021 1H 2022 Mid Point of Q3 increased from 29 to 87, or by 3X, YTD Guidance 2022 versus 2020. Space Systems Launch 88 Millions

Pat h t o ta r g e t m o d e l Keys to creating Selling, general & Research & Cost of administrative development operating leverage Goods Sold 140% e s ta b l i s h i n g a n e w b u s i n e s s m o d e l i n n e w s pa c e 134% 120% 103% 100% 94% 91% Cost of Revenue: Research and Sales, General and 80% increases in launch Development: Administrative: vehicle build rate disciplined and leverage legacy enable greater targeted R&D investment and 68% 67% overhead investment on TAM standing business absorption and expanding projects infrastructure as we 60% direct labor across Neutron and scale, with long- efficiencies. Along Space Systems, with term target of 10% 54% with BOM long-term target to 12% of revenue. 48% reductions, enables model of 15% to 18% 44% long-term target of revenue. 40% model of 45% to 50% of revenue. 34% 20% 17% 11% 0% 2020 2021 1H 2022 Target Percent of Revenue

Focus on profitability Electron ˃ 30 launches and Stage 1 Recovery Progress: positions us to turn the crank on profitability ˃ Volume Driven Savings: increase launch cadence from 12 to 24 missions per year ˃ Production: overhead pool constrained and amortized over greater units = 25% savings ˃ Launch Ops: absorption of fixed launch range overhead costs over greater units, net of expanding LC-2 operations = 8% savings ˃ Stage 1 Booster Recovery Savings: incremental impact of returning a booster to the pad. Estimated impacted of a recovered Stage 1 enabled mission (net of helicopter and Stage 1 variable refurbishment costs) represents a 61% cost reduction versus current expendable at 12 missions per year ˃ Aggregate impact: increasing annual launch cadence to 24 at mix of 50/50 Recovery versus expendable missions yields weighted average savings of 42%

Focus on profitability Space systems ˃ Gross margins across space systems components are at or above target with the exception of SolAero ˃ SolAero: from ~10% to 30% gross margins by Q1 ’2024 ˃ Introduction of highest efficiency IMM technology ˃ Yield enhancements, capacity utilization, and overhead absorption ˃ Burn down $150M legacy backlog at time acquisition ˃ Portfolio breadth a key differentiator and enabler of our end-to-end space systems vision ˃ Customers placing high value on schedule certainty and platform level optimization

LIQUIDITY Strong Cash Position • Raised $777 million of gross proceeds from business combination and PIPE investment • Strategically deployed approximately $180M, before transaction adjustments, into growing our vertically integrated Space System business ˃ ASI – October 2021 ˃ PSC – November 2021 ˃ SolAero – January 2022 • Making disciplined investments in addressable market expanding research and development and capital expenditures ˃ Making the investments needed to fulfill our existing commitments and future aspirations • $546.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2022 ˃ We have the necessary resources to do what we said we will do

Successfully delivering the CAPSTONE mission has thrown open the door to more missions. Richard French to add context here about business development of Photon and growing interest from NASA and commercial customers. 93

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