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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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Intuitive Machines Stock (LUNR) Surges Toward $15: KeyBanc’s $20 Target, NASA Contract Catalysts, and What Comes Next

Intuitive Machines Stock (LUNR) Surges Toward $15: KeyBanc’s $20 Target, NASA Contract Catalysts, and What Comes Next

Intuitive Machines shares surged 38% to $14.94 on Friday after KeyBanc initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $20 price target. Options activity spiked, with call volume up 111% to nearly 48,000 contracts. Short interest remains high at 23.6% of the float. The company is seen as a contender for NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle program.
20 December 2025
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Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Stock News and Forecast — Dec. 20, 2025: Debt “Reset,” Analyst Targets, and the Long Road to Delta Flights

Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Stock News and Forecast — Dec. 20, 2025: Debt “Reset,” Analyst Targets, and the Long Road to Delta Flights

Virgin Galactic shares rose 6.71% to $3.50 on Friday, capping a four-day rally after the company repurchased $354.6 million of its 2027 convertible notes and issued new debt and equity. Trading volume hit 7.9 million, well above average. The stock remains 48% below its 52-week high. Virgin Galactic also announced a high-altitude imaging deal with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock News Today: KeyBanc Starts Coverage With a $20 Target as Space Policy Spotlight Returns

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock News Today: KeyBanc Starts Coverage With a $20 Target as Space Policy Spotlight Returns

Intuitive Machines shares jumped about 8% to $11.70 in early pre-market trading December 19 after KeyBanc initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $20 price target. The move follows a recent pullback and comes as a new White House space policy order boosts sector attention. KeyBanc cited Intuitive Machines’ near-term contract potential and a pro-forma backlog nearing $1 billion.
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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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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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: BlueBird‑6 Launch Update, Insider Sales, and Analyst Targets

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: BlueBird‑6 Launch Update, Insider Sales, and Analyst Targets

AST SpaceMobile shares fell about 2.2% to $66.30 on Dec. 16 after a sharp 11.6% drop the previous day. The stock has been volatile amid news of a major shareholder sale and a delay in the BlueBird‑6 satellite launch, now rescheduled for Dec. 21. Trading volume remained heavy as investors tracked execution risks and insider activity.
16 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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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 15, 2025

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 15, 2025

AST SpaceMobile shares fell Monday after reports said the BlueBird 6 satellite launch, originally set for Dec. 15 from India, has been delayed to around Dec. 21. The stock traded in the low-$70s, down mid-to-high single digits midday, as investors reacted to the schedule slip for the company’s first next-generation direct-to-device satellite.
15 December 2025
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