The Latest Breaking News from Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit

Rocket Lab launched an Earth-observing radar satellite to orbit for the Japanese company iQPS on Wednesday morning (June 11).

Space · Jun 11, 2025

RKLB Breakout Fails Near Highs: Should Investors Be Concerned?

Rocket Lab recently failed to break out toward new all-time highs after rallying on political drama involving Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

MarketBeat · Jun 11, 2025

Rocket Lab Expands Into Payloads: Should You Be Paying Attention?

Rocket Lab recently announced it is acquiring Geost for up to $275 million, marking its entry into the high-value payload segment.

MarketBeat · Jun 3, 2025

NASA picks Rocket Lab to launch shoebox-sized Aspera space telescope in 2026

NASA has selected Rocket Lab to launch its Aspera smallsat mission, which will study gases in the vast regions of space between galaxies.

Space · May 16, 2025

The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New Zealand

The space economy is being reshaped — not just by innovation, but by geopolitics. What was once dominated by state space agencies, and more recently by private ventures, is evolving into a hybrid model in which government priorities and commercial capabilities are intertwined.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

That's a hat trick! Varda successfully returns 3rd space capsule from orbit

Varda Space has successfully landed its third reentry capsule back on Earth, delivering data for a U.S. Air Force advanced navigation systems technology demonstration.

Space · May 14, 2025

Rocket Lab: Earnings Miss But Neutron Momentum Holds

RKLB beat revenue expectations with $123 million (up 32% YoY) but reported a wider-than-expected EPS loss, driven by rising R&D and infrastructure costs.

MarketBeat · May 12, 2025

US military taps Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launcher for ‘point to point’ cargo test flight in 2026

Rocket Lab has signed a contract to launch its new Neutron rocket on a test flight that will advance the U.S. Air Force's point-to-point cargo transportation concept.

Space · May 9, 2025

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 prototype goes hypersonic after dropping from world's largest airplane (photos)

Stratolaunch Systems conducted its first hypersonic test flight with its Talon-A2 vehicle and Roc carrier plane in December, then repeated the feat in March.

Space · May 6, 2025

Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations

Rocket Lab’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report on May 8 comes amid high expectations, mixed sentiment, and significant short interest.

MarketBeat · May 5, 2025