RKLB
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Rocket Lab Corp
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Cowboy Space's Big Iron Rocket Aims to Transform Orbit into a Data Center
Cowboy Space unveiled its Big Iron rocket, designed to carry 15,000 kg to orbit and transform its upper stage into a 1-MW data center, using the rocket skin as a radiator and ammonia as coolant.
Rocket Lab Deploys HawkEye 360's Second Dedicated RF Cluster
Rocket Lab successfully launched HawkEye 360's second dedicated RF collection cluster, adding three more satellites to support multiyear customer agreements.
Viasat Begins Five-Month NASA Relay Test with Maxwell Spacecraft
Viasat (VSAT) has launched its Maxwell spacecraft, beginning a five-month orbital communications test for NASA's Commercial Services Project through March 2027.
NASA Dual-Mode CubeSat Propulsion Test Reaches Orbit
NASA's ASCENT Dual Mode CubeSat launched on SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission to test a combined chemical and electrospray propulsion system in orbit, potentially improving small satellite maneuvering.
Starfish Space's Otter 24C Launches for NASA's SSPICY Inspection Mission
Starfish Space's Otter 24C spacecraft launched on SpaceX's Transporter-18, beginning NASA's SSPICY mission to inspect inactive satellites in low Earth orbit.
Rocket Lab Delivers 13th StriX Radar Satellite to Orbit
Rocket Lab launched the 13th StriX radar satellite for Synspective on Sept 26, just a week after the 12th. The satellite is now in orbit but not yet operational.
NASA's Dual-Mode CubeSat Passes Ground Tests, Eyes October Launch
NASA's ASCENT CubeSat has completed key ground tests, moving toward an October 1 launch to demonstrate dual chemical-electric propulsion from a single propellant tank.
Rocket Lab Slides 4.8% as Iridium Deal Faces Regulatory Hurdles
Rocket Lab shares dropped 4.8% Friday after a $1.94B capital raise, with Iridium deal still pending FCC review and shareholder vote.
Baron's $24.9B SpaceX Stake: A Long-Held Bet, Not a Post-IPO Splurge
BAMCO's 13F reveals a $24.9B SpaceX stake, but it's not a new post-IPO purchase—it's a long-held position now visible due to the IPO.
Rocket Lab's New Solar Cell: Supply Chain Win, Valuation Questions Remain
Rocket Lab's new solar cell solves a supply chain problem but not its valuation. Shares rose 2.5% as the company unveiled IMM Apex.
Rocket Lab CFO Sells $8.78M in Shares via Pre-Arranged Plan
Rocket Lab CFO Adam Spice sold $8.78 million in shares, but the sale was pre-arranged and his common stake remains unchanged. The move is part of routine option exercise and diversification.
SpaceX Stock Climbs 1.2% on $100B Louisiana Starbase Plan
SpaceX shares gained 1.2% after unveiling a $100 billion Louisiana spaceport, equal to its Q2 liquidity. The facility will support Starship and Starlink launches starting in 2029.
Rocket Lab Stock Climbs on Record Backlog, Neutron Timing Weighed
Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares rose 1.2% to $80.99 premarket, buoyed by a record $2.36B backlog and strong Q2 revenue, though Neutron launch timing remains a concern.
Rocket Lab Slides 7% as Neutron Delay, Margin Concerns Offset Record Revenue
Rocket Lab shares dropped 7% after hours as investors focused on Neutron's delayed timeline and soft margin forecast, despite a record revenue quarter.
Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile Rise Premarket Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile shares rose in premarket trading ahead of their Q2 earnings reports. ASTS faces a challenging revenue target for the second half.
Rocket Lab Stock Soars 27.5% Ahead of Q2 Earnings: Key Levels to Watch
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares jumped 27.5% last week to $82.83, adding $10.7B in market value before Q2 earnings. Analysts expect revenue of $231.62M and a per-share loss of $0.06.
SpaceX Shares Rebound 15.8% Post-Lockup, Still Below IPO Price
SpaceX (SPCX) jumped 15.83% to $133.11 on Friday, but shares still sit 1.4% below the IPO price. Heavy capex in Space and AI segments raises valuation concerns despite Starlink's strong profits.
Space Innovators ETF Surges 18% as SpaceX Rally Boosts Portfolio
Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) gained 18.2% last week, outperforming peers, as SpaceX shares surged and investors await earnings from Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile.
Rocket Lab's Post-Surge Rally Faces Earnings Reality Check
Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares jumped 27.5% to $82.83 before Q2 earnings, but valuation demands strong guidance. Iridium deal and Neutron progress are key.
SpaceX Soars 16% as AI Capex Drives Post-Lockup Rally
SpaceX shares surged 16% on Friday, closing at $133.11, as investors shifted focus to AI-driven growth and capital returns. The stock gained 23% for the week.
SpaceX Surges 15.8% as AI Spending Outweighs Lunar Crash Concerns
SpaceX shares climbed 15.8% on Friday even after lunar imagery confirmed a crash site, with AI investments overshadowing the event. Q2 financials show AI capex at 86.2% of total.
Redwire Soars 58% as Defense Unit Drives Margin Expansion
Redwire (RDW) shares surged 58% in a week after Q2 revenue hit $117.1M, with Defense Tech margins at 22.8%. Analysts see more upside despite dilution risks.
Rocket Lab Soars 4% on $663M Space Force Deals, Neutron in Focus
Rocket Lab shares climbed 4.1% to $77.89 after winning $663M in Space Force contracts, with Neutron playing a key role. Q2 earnings due Monday.
SpaceX Faces $99B Lockup Expiry as AI Spending Surges
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) faces a $99B lockup expiry on August 6, potentially doubling float. Q2 capex surged to $18.37B, 86% AI-focused, but shares fell 13.6%.
Rocket Lab Stock Wavers Despite $397M Space Force Win as Neutron Test Approaches
Rocket Lab's $397M Space Force award fails to lift shares as investors focus on Neutron test timing and contract economics ahead of Q2 earnings.
SpaceX Starship Heat Shield Passes Stress Test, Stock Hits Record Low
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 validated heat shield tile performance under extreme conditions, but shares dropped to a record low of $108.66 before closing at $113.50.
Rocket Lab Stock Gains on $266M Space Force Deal, Details Emerge
Rocket Lab shares climbed 4.5% in premarket trading Monday to $66.80 after the company released details on its $266 million Space Force contract, the largest in its history.
SpaceX Shares Face Pressure Ahead of Major Lockup Expiry After Starship Test
SpaceX shares ended the week down 7.2% at $115.07, despite a successful Starship Flight 13 that deployed 20 V3 satellites. A looming lockup expiry of 911.5 million shares on August 6 threatens to add selling pressure.
AST SpaceMobile Shares Slide After $1.15B Fundraise Puts Spotlight on Launch Timeline
AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 5% on Friday, as a $1.15 billion convertible note sale raised liquidity but highlighted the challenge of launching 36 more satellites by early 2027.
Rocket Lab Shares Plunge 8.7%, Breaching Iridium Deal Floor
Rocket Lab closed at $63.91, down 8.7%, breaching the $67.50 floor in its Iridium acquisition. Shares have fallen 34.8% in the past month.