Rocket Lab Stock: Can a $266 Million Defense Deal Help It Escape SpaceX’s Shadow?
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.
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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
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