Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Schedule of Components of Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Options granted expected to be recognized period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Payable to sellers in connection with business combinations
Payable to Seller in Connection with Business Combination
Payable to Seller in Connection with Business Combination
Contract liabilities assumed at acquisitions
Contract Liabilities Assumed At Acquisition
Contract Liabilities Assumed At Acquisition
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Remaining lease term
Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Preferred stock exchange (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Finite Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, and Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Estimated Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized shares: 2,500,000,000; issued shares: 639,131,688 and 589,525,802 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; outstanding shares: 598,180,438 and 543,574,552 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Employee benefits payable
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Over-time
Transferred over Time [Member]
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Capitalized software
Capitalized Software [Member]
Capitalized software.
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment
Inventory Write-down
Convertible senior notes, net and accrued interest settled by issuance of common stock
Convertible Senior Notes, Net And Accrued Interest Settled By Issuance Of Common Stock
Convertible Senior Notes, Net And Accrued Interest Settled By Issuance Of Common Stock
Conversion price (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock
Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock
Convertible senior notes payable
Convertible Notes Payable
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Shares converted (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
2013 Plan
Two Thousand Thirteen Plan [Member]
2013 plan.
Finance lease principal payments
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Payoff received
Proceeds from Principal Repayment, Loan and Lease, Held-for-Investment
Collared Forward Transaction
Collared Forward Transaction [Member]
Collared Forward Transaction
Price adjustment, cumulative amount decrease
Contract with Customer, Liability, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Change in Estimate of Transaction Price
Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Asset-backed securities
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Indenture and Notes
Indenture and Notes [Member]
Indenture and Notes [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Issuance of common stock for acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
The Equatorial Trust
The Equatorial Trust [Member]
The Equatorial Trust
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Intangible assets, net
Net Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Issuance of common stock for payment of accrued bonus
Issuance Of Common Stock For Payment Of Accrued Bonus
Issuance Of Common Stock For Payment Of Accrued Bonus
Accretion of marketable securities purchased at a discount
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Measurement Input, Revenue Volatility
Measurement Input, Revenue Volatility [Member]
Measurement Input, Revenue Volatility
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
2021 Plan
2021 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty One Plan.
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product revenues
Product [Member]
Total
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Transactions cost
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Rocket Lab Common Stock Price is greater than $67.50 but less than $112.50
Business Combination, Stock Price Two [Member]
Business Combination, Stock Price Two
Loan and security agreement, maximum amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Revenue Benchmark
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Interest income
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Consecutive business days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Current
Unpaid purchases of property, equipment and software
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Contract liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Schedule of Information by Reportable Segment
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Contingent Consideration Obligation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Convertible senior notes, net
Long-Term Debt
March 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement
March 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement [Member]
March 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Preferred stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Contract assets
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Equity [Text Block]
Conversion of Stock, Name [Domain]
Conversion of Stock, Name [Domain]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Loan agreement payment term
Debt Instrument, Term
Treasury stock, at cost; shares: 40,951,250 and 45,951,250 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Preferred Stock conversion
Preferred Stock Conversion [Member]
Preferred Stock Conversion
PREPAIDS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid And Other Current Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Prepaid And Other Current Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Description Of The Business [Table]
Description Of The Business [Table]
Description Of The Business [Table]
Total
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Shares authorized to issue under equity award plan (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Right-of-use assets - finance leases
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Provision for contract loss
Provision for Loss on Contracts
Marketable Securities [Table]
Marketable Securities [Table]
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
NET LOSS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Net loss per share attributable to Rocket Lab Corporation:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Stock options and restricted stock units
Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options and restricted stock units.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Number of votes per share
Common Stock Votes Per Share
Common Stock Votes Per Share
Due within one to two years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Year One Through Two
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, After Year One Through Two
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived
Purchases of property, equipment and software
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Unrecognized stock compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Addition
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Addition
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Addition
Schedule of Estimates Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Transaction [Domain]
Transaction [Domain]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncash lease expense
Noncash Contribution Expense
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Table]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Table]
Notes before unamortized discount
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Ownership, right to elect percentage
Beneficial Ownership, Right To Elect Percentage
Beneficial Ownership, Right To Elect Percentage
Individual Contract
Individual Contract [Member]
Individual Contract
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Investment [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
March 27, 2027 Plan [Member]
March 27, 2027 Plan
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Line Of Credit, Condition [Domain]
Line Of Credit, Condition [Domain]
Line Of Credit, Condition [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Line Items]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Line Items]
Acquisition percentage
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Backlog
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Identifiable net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less)
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Proceeds from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
U.S. Treasury securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Developed technology
Developed Technology [Member]
Developed technology
March 2025 Draw
March 2025 Draw [Member]
March 2025 Draw
Options vesting on first anniversary of date of grant, percentage
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Adam Spice [Member]
Adam Spice
Gross profit
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accrue at a fixed rate
Financing Receivable, Fixed Rate
Financing Receivable, Fixed Rate
Number of quarterly payments
Number Of Quarterly Payments
Number Of Quarterly Payments
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Trinity Master Equipment Financing Agreement
Trinity Master Equipment Financing Agreement [Member]
Trinity Master Equipment Financing Agreement Member
Blanket Lien Draw
Blanket Lien Draw [Member]
Blanket Lien Draw Member
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities
Cash And Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities
Cash And Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Total depreciation expense
Depreciation
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Right-of-use assets - operating leases
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Maximum number of board members before triggering event
Maximum Number Of Board Members Before Triggering Event
Maximum Number Of Board Members Before Triggering Event
Line of credit facility, after the effective date
Line of Credit Facility, After The Effective Period
Line of Credit Facility, After The Effective Period
Preferred Stock conversion (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Due within one year
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One
Schedule of Basic and Diluted net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Sale of marketable securities
Proceeds From Sale Of Marketable Securities
Proceeds From Sale Of Marketable Securities
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Right-of-use assets - operating leases
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Right-Of-Use Assets Operating Leases
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Right-of-use assets - Operating Leases
SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Schedule of Reconciliation of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amortization expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Non-current lease liabilities
Increase Decrease In Non Current Lease Liabilities
Increase Decrease in Non Current Lease Liabilities
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Convertible senior notes, estimated fair value
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Proceeds from ATM Equity Offerings
Gross proceeds
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Common stock, share authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Purchase period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Period
Number of shares sold (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Net loss
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Income (Loss), after Tax
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
LOAN AGREEMENTS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred stock, liquidation preference (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
MDA Corporation
MDA Corporation [Member]
MDA Corporation
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Aggregate offering price
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Motiv Space Systems, Inc
Motiv Space Systems, Inc [Member]
Motiv Space Systems, Inc
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Total stockholders’ equity
Balance at Beginning
Balance Ending
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Total other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Increase for Cost Recognition
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
At-The-Market Offering
At-The-Market Offering [Member]
At-The-Market Offering
Transferred, equity interest, share issued, number of shares (in shares)
Issued common stock (in shares)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest, Share Issued, Number of Shares
Amortized Cost
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Domain]
Issuance costs related to ATM Equity Offerings
Underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Measurement period adjustments
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Prepaids and other current assets
Total prepaids and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Percent of outstanding shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Percentage of Outstanding Stock Maximum
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Effective Date Draw
Effective Date Draw [Member]
Effective Date Draw Member
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Equity shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill
Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Minimum beneficial ownership
Beneficial Ownership Percentage, Minimum
Beneficial Ownership Percentage, Minimum
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Premium over sales price
Option Indexed To Issuer's Equity, Premium
Option Indexed To Issuer's Equity, Premium
Schedule of Income Tax Expense and Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Non-current finance lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Schedule of Prepaids and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expense And Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Expense And Other Current Assets
City Area Code
City Area Code
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing, each draw limit
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing, Each Draw Limit
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing, Each Draw Limit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Consecutive offering period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Consecutive Offering Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Consecutive Offering Period
Rocket Lab Common Stock Price (as defined below) is equal to or less than $67.50
Business Combination, Stock Price One [Member]
Business Combination, Stock Price One
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Capped Call Transactions
Capped Call Transactions [Member]
Capped Call Transactions [Member]
Launch site assets
Launch Site Assets [Member]
Launch site assets.
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Fair value of common stock issued
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Marketable securities, non-current
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Denominator
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Two Class Method [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Number of advances
Line of Credit Facility, Number Of Advances
Line of Credit Facility, Number Of Advances
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Sale of aggregate (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Numerator
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Two Class Method [Abstract]
Construction in process
Construction In Process [Member]
Construction In Process [Member]
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Backlog
Backlog [Member]
Backlog
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Yankee bonds
Yankee Bonds [Member]
Yankee bonds.
Issuance of common stock under ATM Equity Offerings, net of issuance costs (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
PEO
PEO [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Allocated share based compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Number of spacecraft buses
Number Of Spacecraft Buses
Number Of Spacecraft Buses
Conversion ratio
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Marketable securities, current
Marketable Securities, Current
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill beginning balance
Goodwill ending balance
Goodwill
Term charge on repayment of debt
Term Charge On Repayment of Debt
Term Charge On Repayment of Debt
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Inventory, Current
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Trade payables
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued issuance costs in connection with Bridge Loan
Accrued Issuance Costs In Connection With Bridge Loan
Accrued Issuance Costs In Connection With Bridge Loan
Cash Equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Conversion price percent
Conversion Price Percent
Conversion Price Percent
Due within one year
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One
Recognition of earned revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Employee benefits payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefits Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefits Payable
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Money market accounts
Money Market Funds [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale marketable securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Common stock, share outstanding (in shares)
Balance at beginning (in shares)
Balance at ending (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders-diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Net cash provided by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Space Systems
Space Systems [Member]
Space system.
Exchange ratio
Business Combination, Exchange Ratio
Business Combination, Exchange Ratio
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Non-current Operating Lease Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Non-current Operating Lease Liabilities
Prepaids and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee benefits payables
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Total amortization expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Schedule of Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Operating
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Research and development, net
Research and Development Expense
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Accrued expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Expenses
Fair Value
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired
Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Contract With Customer Liability
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment—net
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Initial conversion rate
Debt Conversion, Conversion Instrument, Rate
Debt Conversion, Conversion Instrument, Rate
Description Of The Business [Line Items]
Description Of The Business [Line Items]
Description of the business.
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Proceeds from Repayment of Loans by Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, before Accumulated Amortization
REVENUES
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Issuance of common stock under ATM Equity Offering, net of issuance costs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Issuance of common stock for acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Segment Reporting [Table]
Segment Reporting [Table]
Shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition, at fair value
Stock Issued
Discount rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Accounts receivable, net
Contract with Customer, Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Computer equipment, hardware and software
Computer Equipment [Member]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Revenue related to acquisition
Business Combination, Acquiree's Revenue since Acquisition Date, Actual
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair value, in loss position for less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Service revenues
Service [Member]
Remaining unsatisfied performance obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Business Combination [Text Block]
Other non-current liabilities:
Other Non-Current Liabilities, At Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Non-Current Liabilities, At Fair Value Disclosure
Customer advances received or billed, net
Contract With Customer Liability, Current, Additions
Contract With Customer Liability Current Additions
March ATM Equity Offering
March ATM Equity Offering [Member]
March ATM Equity Offering
Line Of Credit, Condition [Axis]
Line Of Credit, Condition [Axis]
Line Of Credit, Condition
Schedule of Changes in Contract Liabilities
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability Subject To Change [Table Text Block]
Contract with customer asset and liability subject to change.
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Issuance of common stock under equity plans
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Repayment of term loan advance
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Limit
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Limit
Launch Services
Launch Services [Member]
Launch service.
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock, share issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Incremental stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Plan Modification, Incremental Cost
Treasury stock shares (in shares)
Treasury stock, beginning balance (in shares)
Treasury stock, ending balance (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Ken Possenriede [Member]
Ken Possenriede
Machinery, equipment, vehicles and office furniture
Machinery Equipment Vehicles And Office Furniture [Member]
Machinery, equipment, vehicles and office furniture.
Loan agreement, monthly payment rate
Loan Agreement, Monthly Payment Rate
Loan Agreement, Monthly Payment Rate
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Product and Service
Product and Service [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Tax Paid, after Refund Received
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Stock Conversion Description [Axis]
Stock Conversion Description [Axis]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Net loss related to acquisition
Business Combination, Acquiree's Earnings (Loss) since Acquisition Date, Actual
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Life in Years
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired, Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Trade payables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
May 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement
May 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement [Member]
May 2026 Equity Distribution Agreement
Document Type
Document Type
Cash paid for business combinations, net of acquired cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities with Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Contract liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Revenue, Current
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Cash consideration (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price, Cash Consideration Expected
Business Acquisition, Share Price, Cash Consideration Expected
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Cash equivalents:
Cash And Cash Equivalent At Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalent At Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrealized losses, in loss position for less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds From Maturities Of Marketable Securities
Proceeds From Maturities Of Marketable Securities
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Debt Conversion Terms One
Debt Conversion Terms One [Member]
Debt Conversion Terms One
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment—gross
Property, Plant, and Equipment, before Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
2030
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Contingent consideration assumed at acquisition
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Payables Assumed
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
4.250% Convertible Senior Notes
Four Point Two Five Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Four point two five zero percent Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Due within one to two years
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Year One Through Two
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Fair Value, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, After Year One Through Two
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Options vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Point-in-time
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Government grant receivables
Grants Receivable, Current
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Consideration expected proceeds
Sale Of Stock, Consideration Expected Proceeds
Sale Of Stock, Consideration Expected Proceeds
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction Type [Axis]
2027
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
Preferred Stock Exchange (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Share price (usd per share)
Share Price
PEO Name
PEO Name
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities, beginning of year
Contract liabilities, end of year
Contract with Customer, Liability
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Repayments on secured term loan
Repayments of Secured Debt
Contract assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Contract Asset
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Contract Asset
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Business combination, contingent consideration, liability, measurement input
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Convertible Senior Notes
Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Convertible Senior Note [Member]
Rocket Lab Common Stock Price is equal to or greater than $112.50
Business Combination, Stock Price Three [Member]
Business Combination, Stock Price Three
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Treasury stock acquired cost
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Measurement period
Measurement Period Less Than
Measurement Period Less Than
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Mr. Spice [Member]
Mr. Spice
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Other non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Noncurrent
Cash consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
2028
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
Shares converted (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Employee Stock
Employee Stock [Member]
Amounts due from related party
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders-basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Shares underlying our convertible senior notes
Shares Underlying Our Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Shares Underlying Our Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings, net
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Total cost of revenues
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Schedule of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Maturity
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Maturity
Product and Service
Product and Service [Axis]
Trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Number of purchase periods
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Number Of Purchase Periods
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Number Of Purchase Periods
Change in the fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Change in Contingent Consideration, Liability, Increase (Decrease)
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Proceeds from secured term loans
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Potential additional post-closing cash earnout payments
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Number of additional shares allowable under the plan (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Number Of Additional Shares Allowable Under The Plan
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Number Of Additional Shares Allowable Under The Plan
Government customer
Government Customer [Member]
Government Customer
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Customer financing interest income
Customer Financing Interest Income
Customer Financing Interest Income
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Proceeds from sale of employees restricted stock units to cover taxes
Proceeds from sale of employees restricted stock units to cover taxes
Proceeds from sale of employees restricted stock units to cover taxes
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Net upward adjustment to revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Increase in Estimate of Transaction Price
Contract with Customer, Liability, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Increase in Estimate of Transaction Price
GEOST LLC
GEOST LLC [Member]
GEOST LLC
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Mynaric
Mynaric [Member]
Mynaric
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
2029
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
2026 (for the remaining period)
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Debt Conversion Terms Two
Debt Conversion Terms Two [Member]
Debt Conversion Terms Two
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Cancelled (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-current assets:
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Shares converted
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Marvin Bradford Clevenger [Member]
Marvin Bradford Clevenger
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Customer financing receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized shares: 100,000,000; issued and outstanding shares: 40,951,250 and 45,951,250 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Thereafter
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Four
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Four
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired and Related Expected Lives for the Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block]
In-process technology
In Process Technology [Member]
In Process Technology [Member]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Number of agreements
Number Of Agreements
Number Of Agreements
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Line Of Credit Condition 1
Line Of Credit Condition 1 [Member]
Line Of Credit Condition 1
Name
Measure Name
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Trade payables
Accounts Payable, Current
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Other
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Business Combination, Stock Price [Axis]
Business Combination, Stock Price [Axis]
Business Combination, Stock Price
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Business combination, consideration transferred
Purchase consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Iridium
Iridium [Member]
Iridium
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Convertible Terms Of Conversion
Fair value adjustments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Fair Value Adjustment
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Fair Value Adjustment
Conversion of Convertible Senior Notes
Conversion of Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Conversion of Convertible Senior Notes
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Unrecognized compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Business Combination, Stock Price [Domain]
Business Combination, Stock Price [Domain]
Business Combination, Stock Price [Domain]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Accrued issuance costs in connection with ATM Equity Offerings
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock under equity plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Initial cap price (in dollars per share)
Initial Cap Price
Initial Cap Price
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Revenue
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss on foreign exchange
Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Shares underlying our collared forward transactions
Shares Underlying Our Collared Forward Transactions [Member]
Shares Underlying Our Collared Forward Transactions
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Marketable Security [Text Block]
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Deferred income tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Tax Liability
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss attributable to common stockholders-basic and diluted
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Schedule of Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis]
Proceeds on disposal of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
GEOST Purchase Agreement
GEOST Purchase Agreement [Member]
GEOST Purchase Agreement
Preferred Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Exchange [Member]
Preferred Stock Exchange
Schedule of Balances Related to Enforceable Contracts
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Line Of Credit Condition Maximum borrowing Limit
Line Of Credit Condition 2 [Member]
Line Of Credit Condition 2
Consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Motiv Purchase Agreement
Motiv Purchase Agreement [Member]
Motiv Purchase Agreement
Term loan advance
Term Loan Advances Aggregate Amount
Term loan advances aggregate amount.
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Prepaids and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Prepaid Expense and Other Asset, Current