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NASDAQ:RKLB News 29 August 2025 - 4 October 2025

Rocket Lab Stock Skyrockets 700% – Is RKLB Ready for Its Next Giant Leap?

Rocket Lab Stock on a Mission in 2025: Is RKLB the Next Space Launch Leader?

Business Overview & Financial Performance Rocket Lab USA Inc. operates two main divisions—Launch Services and Space Systems. Launch Services offers the Electron small‑lift rocket, the HASTE suborbital platform for hypersonic tests, and is developing the Neutron medium‑class, partially reusable launch vehicle. Space Systems supplies complete spacecraft (Photon), satellite buses, reaction wheels, star trackers, solar panels and recently the GEOST infrared sensors and Mynaric laser terminals. Revenue and margins The company’s 2025 growth has been fueled by both divisions. In Q2 2025, launch revenue reached $66.6 million while space systems revenue grew to $97.9 million, reflecting strong demand for satellite components and government constellations
4 October 2025
Space Industry Roars Amid Shutdown Drama: NASA Halts Ops as ESA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, China Make Headlines

Space Industry Roars Amid Shutdown Drama: NASA Halts Ops as ESA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, China Make Headlines

Key Facts: In-Depth Report: NASA and U.S. Space Policy: Shutdown Halts Many Operations On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. government lapsed into a funding shutdown as federal appropriations ran out. All NASA civil servants (about 15,000 employees) were furloughed, and many agency offices and web services went offline. NASA’s Science Mission Directorate warned that proposal deadlines and solicitations would be set to “TBD” until funding is restored. SpaceFlight Now reports NASA officials immediately rebutted a critical Senate report – one claiming the agency was “illegally” relying on an unapproved budget blueprint – calling those allegations false. In practice, NASA says
2 October 2025
Falcon 9’s ‘Jellyfish’ Launch & Webb’s Moon-Forming Disk – Space News Roundup (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Falcon 9’s ‘Jellyfish’ Launch & Webb’s Moon-Forming Disk – Space News Roundup (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Key Facts SpaceX & Other Launch Highlights SpaceX capped September with a spectacular twilight launch. On Sept. 28 (local time), a Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg SFB carrying 28 Starlink v2 Mini satellites space.com. Reaching dusk, the rocket’s exhaust expanded into the upper atmosphere and caught the Sun’s rays, creating a brilliant “space jellyfish” effect visible from hundreds of miles. Space.com’s Brett Tingley, camping in Afton Canyon (Mojave), marveled, “I’ve seen plenty of Falcon 9 ‘jellyfish’ online but never in person. It was lit up gorgeously from below by the setting sun…” space.com. The booster landed on the drone ship “Of Course
30 September 2025
Rocket Lab Stock Skyrockets 700% – Is RKLB Ready for Its Next Giant Leap?

Rocket Lab Stock Skyrockets 700% – Is RKLB Ready for Its Next Giant Leap?

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launching a mission (illustrative). The company’s frequent small-satellite launches have powered its stock’s meteoric rise. Stock Performance in 2025 Rocket Lab’s stock has been on a tear in 2025, massively outperforming the market. As of late September 2025, RKLB shares hover near $50 – a price level roughly 730% higher than a year ago ainvest.com. This meteoric rise reflects surging investor enthusiasm around Rocket Lab’s growth in launch services and space systems. Year-to-date, the stock was up about 75% by Q2 ainvest.com, and at one point in mid-September it had gained over 550% in 12 months
23 September 2025
Equinox Sky Alert: Northern Lights, Planet Parade & More Dazzle Sept 22–23, 2025

Equinox Sky Alert: Northern Lights, Planet Parade & More Dazzle Sept 22–23, 2025

Equinox Brings Autumn – And an Aurora Opportunity Monday, September 22 marks the autumnal equinox, the moment the Sun crosses Earth’s equator. Day and night are nearly equal in length across the globe during an equinox earthsky.org. In 2025 this happens at 18:19 UTC on Sept 22 (which is 8:19 p.m. in Warsaw, or 2:19 p.m. EDT) earthsky.org earthsky.org. For the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the first day of autumn; for the Southern Hemisphere, spring begins earthsky.org. Equinoxes are more than just a date on the calendar – they also have an interesting side effect for skywatchers: an “equinox effect” that
Space Race Heats Up: Starlink Soars, New Shepard Returns & Mars Plans Unveiled – Sept 18–19, 2025 Space News

Space Race Heats Up: Starlink Soars, New Shepard Returns & Mars Plans Unveiled – Sept 18–19, 2025 Space News

Key Facts SpaceX Starlink Launch Extends Record Year SpaceX notched yet another Starlink mission on Sept. 18, flying 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 5:30 a.m. EDT space.com. The veteran first-stage booster – on its seventh flight – successfully landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions downrange in the Atlantic, marking SpaceX’s 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 space.com. This cadence sets a blistering pace; over 70% of SpaceX’s flights this year have been dedicated to their Starlink internet constellation space.com. The mission highlights SpaceX’s routine of rapid reusability and high launch
19 September 2025
Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprise & Moon Race Showdown – Space News Roundup (Sept. 3–4, 2025)

Starlink Blitz, Spy Satellite Surprise & Moon Race Showdown – Space News Roundup (Sept. 3–4, 2025)

Key Facts Space Agency & Policy Developments NASA Leadership and Artemis Momentum On Sept. 3, NASA’s acting Administrator Sean Duffy announced a significant leadership move, naming longtime engineer Amit Kshatriya as the agency’s new Associate Administrator nasa.gov. This top civil-service post puts Kshatriya – previously head of NASA’s Moon-to-Mars architecture team – in charge of driving Artemis and deep-space exploration goals. The timing coincided with a strong show of support from the U.S. Senate for Project Artemis, amid worries about competition with China. In a Sept. 3 hearing pointedly titled “There’s a Bad Moon on the Rise: Why Congress and NASA Must
4 September 2025
Global Space Industry Soars to New Heights: Inside the $500+ Billion Space Boom (2025 Report)

Global Space Industry Soars to New Heights: Inside the $500+ Billion Space Boom (2025 Report)

Key Facts Historical Overview: From Moon Race to the NewSpace Era In the mid-20th century, government programs completely dominated space exploration. The Cold War space race saw the Soviet Union and United States achieve seminal milestones – from Sputnik (1957) and Yuri Gagarin’s first orbit (1961) to the U.S. Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. Over the following decades, government-led endeavors built the foundations of today’s industry: satellites for communications and GPS, the Space Shuttle program (1981–2011), and the International Space Station (assembled 1998–2011). Private companies played a supporting role as contractors to NASA, the Soviet space program, etc., but
2 September 2025
U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

U.S. Space Industry Blast-Off: Inside America’s $600B Space Boom and the Race to a $1 Trillion Future

Introduction Space is no longer just about astronauts and moonwalks – it’s big business and a pillar of the U.S. economy. In 2024, the global space economy reached an all-time high of $613 billion, reflecting 7.8% year-over-year growth spacefoundation.org. The United States is at the forefront of this boom, accounting for roughly 37% of worldwide space revenues ts2.tech ts2.tech. “Space is not just a frontier for exploration; it is a cornerstone of our economy and security,” says Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle spacefoundation.org. From government rocket programs to billionaire-led rocket companies, America’s space sector has transformed into a fast-growing industry –
2 September 2025
Space Weekend Thrills: Starship’s Historic Flight, Secret Spaceplane Soars & Cosmic Breakthroughs

Space Weekend Thrills: Starship’s Historic Flight, Secret Spaceplane Soars & Cosmic Breakthroughs

Key Facts Full Report SpaceX Soars: Starship’s Triumph and More Starship’s First Orbital Success: SpaceX’s Starship finally broke its streak of test failures in spectacular fashion. On Aug. 26, the 403-foot reusable rocket system completed its tenth test flight and achieved several firsts. After launching from Starbase, Texas, the Starship upper stage reached space and successfully deployed payloads – ejecting 8 dummy Starlink satellites about 30 minutes into flight from its innovative internal dispenser reuters.com. This marked the first-ever satellite deployment by Starship, turning the page on a series of early-flight mishaps that had plagued the program. The mission then
Moonshots, Rocket Records & Cosmic Cat Videos: Epic Space News Roundup (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Moonshots, Rocket Records & Cosmic Cat Videos: Epic Space News Roundup (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report Launch Events & Spaceflight Milestones SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Launches: SpaceX achieved back-to-back historic feats with its workhorse Falcon 9. In the pre-dawn hours of Aug. 28, a Falcon 9 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying 28 Starlink satellites – notably, it was the 30th launch and landing of booster B1067, setting a new rocket reuse record space.com space.com. About 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the veteran first stage nailed its landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, making it “the first orbital-class rocket to successfully launch and land 30 times,” SpaceX announced space.com space.com. Just a day earlier, another
30 August 2025
Moonshots, Starlinks & Cosmic Secrets: 48 Hours of Epic Space News (Aug 28–29, 2025)

Moonshots, Starlinks & Cosmic Secrets: 48 Hours of Epic Space News (Aug 28–29, 2025)

Key Facts Launches & Spaceflight SpaceX’s Record-Breakers: SpaceX achieved back-to-back milestones with its Starlink launches. In the pre-dawn hours of Aug. 28, a Falcon 9 rocket (booster B1067) blasted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying 28 Starlink satellites – notably the booster’s 30th launch and landing, a new reuse record space.com mynews13.com. “Falcon 9’s first stage… [is] the first orbital-class rocket to successfully launch and land 30 times,” SpaceX declared after the booster touched down on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship mynews13.com. Just a day earlier, another Falcon 9 flight (Starlink 10-56) from Cape Canaveral notched SpaceX’s 400th droneship
29 August 2025
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