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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slipped after Congress scrapped a plan to return NASA Mars Perseverance rover samples, a project Rocket Lab proposed handling by 2031 under a fixed-price contract; the setback matters less for near-term revenue but RKLB’s high valuation (~45x expected 2027 sales) makes it sensitive to headlines, with analysts still signaling a Moderate Buy and about 15% upside ahead of Artemis II.
SpaceX is preparing for a potentially record-breaking IPO in 2026, aiming to raise $30 billion and reach a valuation of $1.5 trillion, driven by its expansion into satellite internet, spaceflight, and Mars projects. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab emerges as a compelling space stock for investors today, with strong growth, a solid launch record, and upcoming developments like the Neutron rocket, despite its high valuation metrics.
The article highlights the biggest stock movements during midday trading, featuring companies like Dominion Energy, Paramount, Rocket Lab, and Stanley Black & Decker.
Rocket Lab's stock surged after a successful launch and a record number of launches in 2025, boosted further by a significant $816 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to build a missile-defense satellite constellation, reflecting growing confidence in the company's capabilities.
Rocket Lab concluded a record-breaking year with its 21st Electron launch, successfully deploying a radar imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS, and demonstrating its growing presence in the small-launch market with a total of 21 launches in 2025, second only to SpaceX among Western companies.
Rocket Lab's stock surged nearly 18% after securing a potential $1 billion contract with the US Space Development Agency to develop and produce advanced satellites for missile warning and defense, marking its largest single deal to date.
The U.S. Space Force awarded $1.6 billion in contracts to Rocket Lab and Northrop Grumman to build 36 satellites for missile warning and tracking, focusing on hypersonic missile threats, marking significant growth for Rocket Lab as it transitions into a major space contractor.
Rocket Lab has secured its largest contract to date, worth $816 million, to design and produce 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver rapid, cost-effective solutions and expanding its role as a key prime contractor in national security space programs.
Rocket Lab has secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program, utilizing its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver resilient, cost-effective space solutions that enhance national security and counter evolving threats.
The stock market experienced gains with the Dow up 0.6% led by Nvidia, while Rocket Lab broke out with a 14% surge. Technology and semiconductor stocks outperformed, and growth stocks like Rocket Lab and ACM Research saw significant gains. Nike lagged after earnings, and economic data showed weaker consumer confidence. Overall, the market showed positive momentum amid mixed earnings results and sector performances.
Rocket Lab's stock soared 9.5% after successfully launching a mission for the U.S. Space Force ahead of schedule, demonstrating its reliability in national security launches. Despite recent volatility and profit-taking after a 141% year-to-date increase, the company's strong performance and technological achievements suggest potential for continued growth, though the stock remains below its 52-week high.
The article highlights the biggest midday stock movements involving companies like Rocket Lab, Trump Media, Lululemon, and Micron Technology, indicating notable trading activity and market shifts.
Rocket Lab successfully launched four DiskSat small satellites for NASA and the U.S. Space Force to test new low Earth orbit operations, including high power generation and maneuverability in very low Earth orbit, aiming to expand satellite capabilities beyond traditional designs.
Rocket Lab's Blue and Gold spacecraft for the ESCAPADE mission to Mars have successfully launched and are undergoing trajectory correction maneuvers, with planned burns to adjust their paths and optimize their journey to Mars, where they will conduct scientific research and orbit maintenance over several years.
Several upcoming missions to Venus are planned for the next decade, including NASA's DAVINCI and VERITAS, ESA's Envision, Rocket Lab's Venus Life Finder, and India's Venus Orbiter Mission, aiming to study Venus's atmosphere, surface, and geological history, despite some missions facing potential cancellations due to budget constraints.