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A $266 million U.S. Space Force contract signals a shift for Rocket Lab as the company prepares for suborbital missile-defense launches from Alaska.
Rocket Lab shares are trending upward following the announcement of a landmark $266 million missile defense contract with the U.S. Space Force.
Rocket Lab stock is facing increased market activity and investor debate following recent share price volatility.
Rocket Lab faces mixed market signals as technical achievements contrast with recent declines in stock valuation.
SpaceX shares are declining for a second consecutive day, edging toward the company’s $135 IPO price.
US Space Force tests first autonomous commercial orbital intercept in under 3 days
Global markets navigate a complex landscape of geopolitical shifts, corporate restructuring, and fluctuating tech valuations as the second quarter concludes.
Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite communications firm Iridium in an $8 billion cash and stock deal, marking a major expansion for the Long Beach-based company.
Rocket Lab’s $8B Iridium deal reshapes satellite comms—analysts and markets react
Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite operator Iridium in an $8 billion deal, marking a major move toward vertical integration in the space industry.
The U.S. Space Force has successfully completed a responsive launch mission, deploying assets into orbit with less than 17 hours of notice.
Rocket Lab’s $8B Iridium acquisition reshapes satellite comms—directly targeting SpaceX’s dominance
Rocket Lab’s $8B Iridium buyup reshapes space economy—beyond rockets, into satellite networks