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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. |  |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Intangible asset amortization expense | $ 2,222 | $ 746

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