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NASDAQ:RKLB 15 December 2025 - 21 December 2025

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile warning satellites. The company also reported 21 successful Electron launches in 2025. The SDA expects the satellites to launch in 2029 as part of a $3.5 billion program with four suppliers. Rocket Lab says this is its largest contract to date.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record high Friday after winning a Space Development Agency contract worth up to $816 million to build 18 missile-warning satellites. The satellites, based on Rocket Lab’s Lightning platform and Phoenix sensors, are set for launch in 2029. Rocket Lab’s StarLite protection sensors will also be used by other contractors in the same program.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to a record $70.52 on December 19 after winning a U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer program. The SDA values Rocket Lab’s award at $805 million, while the company cites $816 million including options. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion effort split among four primes, with launches targeted for 2029.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record High After $816M U.S. Space Force Satellite Win: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record High After $816M U.S. Space Force Satellite Win: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.69% to close at $70.52 on December 19 after winning an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-defense satellites. The award, part of a $3.5 billion program, marks Rocket Lab’s largest deal and positions it as a prime contractor alongside Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: $816M SDA Satellite Win, Faster Launch Cadence, and Neutron’s 2026 Countdown

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus on Dec. 20, 2025: $816M SDA Satellite Win, Faster Launch Cadence, and Neutron’s 2026 Countdown

Rocket Lab said Friday it won an $816 million prime contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 infrared missile-tracking satellites for Tracking Layer Tranche 3. The deal is Rocket Lab’s largest to date. The company may also supply subsystems to other contractors, potentially raising its total contract value to $1 billion. The SDA awarded about $3.5 billion in contracts to four firms.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits a Record High After a Landmark $816M Missile-Tracking Satellite Deal: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits a Record High After a Landmark $816M Missile-Tracking Satellite Deal: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 Friday, up 17.7%, after announcing its largest contract to date: an $805 million U.S. Space Force award to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The deal is part of a $3.5 billion Space Development Agency program with launches targeted by 2029.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock After Hours (RKLB): $816M Space Force Satellite Deal Fuels a Friday Surge — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab Stock After Hours (RKLB): $816M Space Force Satellite Deal Fuels a Friday Surge — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to $70.52 Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract for 18 missile-warning and tracking satellites. The stock rose further after hours, reaching $73.05 by 5:24 p.m. ET on heavy volume. U.S. markets reopen Monday, December 22.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $805M Space Force-Backed SDA Award as Launch Cadence Fuels Fresh Wall Street Debate

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $805M Space Force-Backed SDA Award as Launch Cadence Fuels Fresh Wall Street Debate

Rocket Lab shares surged 14% to around $68 intraday on Dec. 19 after winning a potential $805 million Space Development Agency contract to deliver and operate 18 missile warning satellites. The award is part of a $3.5 billion SDA initiative to expand the U.S. military’s low Earth orbit tracking constellation, with launches set for fiscal 2029.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 19, 2025: Space Force DiskSat Launch, Neutron Progress, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News and Forecasts on Dec. 19, 2025: Space Force DiskSat Launch, Neutron Progress, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab launched its 20th mission of 2025 on Dec. 18, sending four DiskSat satellites for the U.S. Space Force into low Earth orbit from Wallops Island, Virginia. The mission set a new annual launch record for the company. Shares drew renewed attention as investors weighed the successful launch against anticipation for Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket program.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus After Space Force DiskSat Launch, JAXA Tech Demo Mission, and New $805M SDA Award

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus After Space Force DiskSat Launch, JAXA Tech Demo Mission, and New $805M SDA Award

Rocket Lab shares jumped after the company launched four experimental DiskSat spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule. The Space Development Agency awarded Rocket Lab a contract worth up to $805 million to deliver 18 missile-warning satellites for launches in fiscal 2029. The STP-S30 mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th launch of 2025 and its 78th overall.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Space Force “DiskSat” Launch Drives Big Move as Analysts Reprice Neutron Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Space Force “DiskSat” Launch Drives Big Move as Analysts Reprice Neutron Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares jumped 11% to $59.92 Thursday after launching the STP-S30 “Don’t Be Such a Square” mission for U.S. national security five months ahead of schedule from Wallops Island, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft. The stock was indicated higher pre-market Friday. Earlier in the week, shares fell after a successful JAXA mission, highlighting volatility tied to valuation concerns despite operational wins.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today: Space Force STP-S30 Launch Sparks a Late Bid — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today: Space Force STP-S30 Launch Sparks a Late Bid — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Rocket Lab shares jumped 11.05% to $59.92 Thursday after the company launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule. The Electron rocket lifted off from Wallops Island at 12:03 a.m. ET, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft. After-hours trading pushed the stock near $60.74. The mission had originally been planned for spring 2026.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Surges on Space Force STP‑S30 Launch: RKLB News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Virginia at 12:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 18, five months ahead of schedule. Shares rose to nearly $59.42 in afternoon trading after the early launch, which deployed four DiskSat spacecraft into low Earth orbit. The mission followed a stock pullback linked to insider selling the previous day.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft from Virginia early Thursday. Shares rose in midday trading, reaching the mid‑$50s. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch in 2025 and its 78th overall. DiskSat, a NASA-backed tech demo, aims to test a new smallsat form factor.
18 December 2025
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US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

US Space and Defense Stocks Today: Midday Market Movers, Taiwan Arms Package, Rocket Lab’s Space Force Launch, and the White House NDAA Timeline (Dec. 18, 2025)

U.S. aerospace and defense ETFs outperformed the broader market at midday Thursday, with ITA up 2.14%, XAR up 2.27%, and PPA up 1.47%. The S&P 500 ETF rose 1.35%. Investors weighed softer inflation data against White House discussions of possible limits on buybacks, dividends, and executive pay for contractors with delayed or over-budget projects. Major defense primes traded mixed.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab shares closed down 2.76% at $53.96 on Dec. 17 after CEO Peter Beck disclosed the sale of 2.5 million shares for $141.1 million. The stock edged up 0.22% to $54.08 in after-hours trading, with volume at 2.87 million shares. Investors are watching for a U.S. Space Force Electron launch and a key inflation report early Thursday.
18 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Rocket Lab advanced its next Electron launch for the U.S. Space Force to December 18, highlighting demand for rapid government missions. Space and satellite stocks fell midday as the Nasdaq dropped and Fed comments signaled continued restrictive policy. Shares of major defense contractors also declined after reports of possible White House action on shareholder payouts.
17 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News Today: JAXA Mission Win, Launch Abort, Insider Sale Filing, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News Today: JAXA Mission Win, Launch Abort, Insider Sale Filing, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares traded at $54.58, down 1.51% midday Tuesday after dropping nearly 10% Monday, despite a successful first dedicated launch for Japan’s space agency last week. The Electron rocket lifted off from New Zealand on December 14, deploying JAXA’s RAISE-4 satellite. The company plans a second JAXA mission in early 2026 and a European Space Agency launch in the new year.
16 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab shares fell 9.89% to $55.41 Monday despite completing a key mission for Japan’s space agency. The stock dropped another 1.55% after hours to $54.55. Analysts cited profit-taking after a strong year-to-date rally and concerns about high valuation. Broader market weakness also weighed on the stock.
16 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares swung sharply on December 15, 2025, after its successful launch of JAXA’s RAISE-4 satellite from New Zealand. The stock jumped over 2% in premarket trading, then reversed to fall about 6% by late morning. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s first dedicated flight for JAXA and its 19th launch of the year.
15 December 2025
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