About Rocket Lab Corporation - Common Stock (RKLB)
Rocket Lab USA Inc is an aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider that specializes in providing cost-effective and agile solutions for delivering payloads to space. The company designs and builds rockets, notably the Electron launch vehicle, which is tailored for launching small satellites into orbit. Rocket Lab also offers various satellite solutions and services, facilitating a range of applications, from scientific research to commercial telecommunications. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, Rocket Lab aims to expand access to space for a diverse array of customers, including government agencies and private enterprises. Read More
Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
jumped in the afternoon session after the company announced it successfully launched a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The launch was part of a project to advance national interests by testing advanced technologies for missile defense. This success demonstrated Rocket Lab's ability to deliver results on tight timelines for defense organizations, as the mission was completed just 14 months after the contract was signed. The successful launch helped position the aerospace company as a key player in future missile defense projects, potentially helping it grow its already significant order backlog.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it successfully launched a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - advancing national interests in safeguarding the homeland through the testing of advanced technologies for missile defense.
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Rocket Lab's third quarter results drew a significant positive market response, with management attributing the outperformance to strong momentum across both its launch services and space systems segments. CEO Peter Beck emphasized record Electron launch bookings, including a surge in international contracts, and highlighted the space systems group’s successful delivery of key missions and manufacturing contracts. CFO Adam Spice pointed out that sequential revenue growth was primarily led by satellite manufacturing, which provided diversification amid variable launch activity.
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Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
jumped 1.8% in the afternoon session after the company confirmed its two NASA-backed spacecraft successfully launched and began their journey to Mars.
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