### Rocket Lab's Launches and Government Funding Boost

Rocket Lab impressively achieved 14 launches this year, surpassing its previous record.

### Rocket Lab's Record-Breaking Launches and Government Support
* 🚀 Rocket Lab successfully completed two launches, one from **New Zealand** and another from the **United States**, marking a **significant achievement** for the company.
* 🇺🇸 The U.S. launch was for an **undisclosed customer**, while the New Zealand launch catered to a **French startup** as part of a **multiple launch contract**.
* 📈 With these launches, Rocket Lab has reached a total of **14 launches this year**, surpassing their previous record of **10 launches last year**.
* 🌌 In contrast, SpaceX has conducted over 100 launches this year, highlighting Rocket Lab's position as an "**also-ran**" in the competitive space industry.
* 💰 Additionally, Rocket Lab is receiving **$23.9 million** from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act, aimed at **bolstering their solar cell manufacturing subsidiary** in New Mexico.
* 🔧 This funding is expected to **enhance Rocket Lab's production capabilities**, as they are **one of only two companies in the U.S. making these components**.
* 📊 The optimism surrounding Rocket Lab is further fueled by **favorable policies anticipated from the new administration** following Trump's re-election, benefiting the **broader space sector**.

Rocket Lab Gains After Two Launches in Under 22 Hours

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Two recent launches: one from New Zealand for a French startup (part of a multi-launch contract), and one from the US for an undisclosed customer.

These launches bring Rocket Lab's total for the year to 14, exceeding their previous record of 10.

While impressive, SpaceX has had over 100 launches this year, placing Rocket Lab as a relatively smaller player.

Rocket Lab's Funding from the US Commerce Department

Rocket Lab received $23.9 million from the Department of Commerce through the CHIPS Act.

This funding is for their New Mexico subsidiary which produces solar cells, a component made by only a few companies in the US.

The funding aims to boost production of these solar cells.

Post-Election Optimism and Space Sector Benefits

Rocket Lab, among other space companies, is benefiting from positive sentiment following a re-election, anticipating favorable policies from the new administration.