Rocket Lab Corporation Common Stock
RKLBRocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) is an aerospace company specializing in small satellite launch services and space systems. Founded to develop cost-effective and reliable launch solutions, it operates advanced rocket systems designed to deliver small payloads to orbit. The company also focuses on developing integrated space systems, including satellite components and related space technologies.
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Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket Stage 1 tank experienced a structural rupture during a scheduled qualification trial, which the company views as a necessary part of hydrostatic testing to validate structural integrity. No damage occurred to the test stand, and the next tank is already in production. The company will provide a comprehensive update on ...
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares declined approximately 4.87% on Thursday following a setback with its Neutron rocket development. During overnight hydrostatic testing, the Stage 1 tank ruptured, though no significant damage occurred to facilities. The company completed its 80th Electron mission successfully, deploying two satellites for customer...
Rocket Lab stock surged 174% in 2025 driven by improving financials, including 39% revenue growth and doubled gross profit, plus growing backlog visibility. However, the author suggests the stock may face headwinds in 2026 if SpaceX doesn't go public as expected, potentially causing emotional selling despite solid fundamentals. The author recomme...
Morgan Stanley upgraded Rocket Lab (RKLB) from Equal Weight to Overweight with a Street-high $105 price target on Jan. 16, 2026, citing optimistic space tech outlook and catalysts including the Neutron rocket launch and increased Electron launch cadence. The stock has surged 287% over one year and 38% year-to-date, trading at all-time highs near ...
Seven stocks in the Russell 1000 ETF have surged over 200% since Trump's return to office on January 20, 2025, driven by themes including space infrastructure, defense spending, AI supply constraints, and precious metals. Top performers include AST SpaceMobile (450%), Rocket Lab (290%), Anglo Ashanti (280%), and Lumentum (277%), reflecting invest...
