7 independently sourced, verified news trends involving Rocket Lab.
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Rocket Lab shares are rising after securing a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force, marking the company's largest deal to date.
Rocket Lab stock jumps after securing largest launch contract with Pentagon
Rocket Lab faces a sharp stock decline despite achieving key technical milestones and securing a Space Force contract.
Rocket Lab acquires satellite company Iridium in $8 billion deal
Rocket Lab has acquired satellite operator Iridium in an $8 billion deal aimed at challenging SpaceX's market dominance.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal
The U.S. Space Force is shifting toward "responsive space" capabilities, demonstrated by a rocket launch executed in under 17 hours.