Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares are in the spotlight on Wednesday after the space company unveiled a new high-efficiency solar cell designed specifically for spacecraft. In its press release, RKLB said its new Inverted Metamorphic (IMM) Apex cell delivers 31.5% beginning-of-life efficiency while weighing about 40% less than conventional alternatives.
The announcement comes as Rocket Lab stock has fallen out of favor with investors, currently down about 55% versus its year-to-date high.