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
Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are rising in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced plans to acquire electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payload development and manufacturing company Geost.
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the parent holding company of Geost, LLC (“Geost”), a Tucson, Arizona-based electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payload development and manufacturing company and provider to high-priority national security satellites, from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, for $275 million in a mix of $125 million of cash and $150 million in privately placed shares of Rocket Lab common stock, plus up to $50 million in potential additional cash earnout payments tied to revenue targets. The acquisition marks Rocket Lab’s formal entry into the satellite payload segment, strengthening the Company’s position as a provider of end-to-end national security space solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth.
A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.
Rocket Lab's upcoming mission for BlackSky's Gen-3 satellite has a scheduled launch window on May 28, 2025. This will be Rocket Lab's 7th Electron mission and marks their 65th launch to date. Investors can gain exposure through ARKX and RKLX. RKLB shares down 1.47% premarket.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the launch window for its next mission for real-time space-based intelligence company BlackSky (NYSE: BSKY).
The selloff came as investors repriced risk across equities amid fears of persistently higher rates, sparked by soft demand at the 20-year Treasury auction.
Large-cap stocks surged in the last week. CoreWeave, Super Micro, Coinbase, NRG Energy, Astera Labs, First Solar, Exelixis, Rocket Lab, Hims & Hers, On Holding and Gap were the top performers.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its third mission for Japanese customer, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS).
Rocket Lab is a retail favorite that surged over 300% in 2024 and remains a top speculative play for investors betting on long-term growth in the space sector.
