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Rocket Lab

End-to-end space company

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters: Long Beach, United States
Founded year: 2006
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 2,200–5,000

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Latest news about Rocket Lab

In short: Rocket Lab achieved record Q1 2026 revenue of $200.3M, secured its largest launch contract to date, and finalized several strategic acquisitions.

Company announcements

May 26 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab completes acquisition of Motiv Space Systems

The deal brings Mars-proven robotics and precision mechanisms for planetary missions and space infrastructure.

May 22 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab completes ninth Electron launch for Synspective

The mission deployed the StriX satellite to a 572km orbit, expanding Synspective's SAR constellation.

May 21 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab awarded $90M contract for two GEO satellites

The satellites will host Heimdall space domain awareness payloads for the U.S. Space Force, marking Rocket Lab's first GEO satellite program.

May 7 Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab awarded $30M contract for HASTE launches with Anduril

The contract funds three hypersonic test flights from Virginia within 12 months. It advances U.S. defense hypersonic capabilities.

Media coverage

Yesterday MSN

The $190 million catalyst that could send Rocket Lab soaring

Rocket Lab has secured a major $190 million opportunity tied to the rapidly growing hypersonic sector. Investors are now asking whether this contract could mark...

June 4 Yahoo Finance

Rocket Lab Stock Is Up 330% Over the Past Year. The SpaceX IPO Threatens to Rock the Boat.

Rocket Lab’s incredible rally has made it a space stock favorite, but SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO could steal the spotlight.

June 4 Invezz

Here's why Intuitive Machines, Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab stocks are falling

The ongoing Rocket Lab, Intuitive Machines, and Virgin Galactic stocks crash is also happening amid concerns about their valuations. At its peak, Rocket Lab stock...

June 4 Yahoo Finance

Is It Worth Investing in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Based on Wall Street s Bullish Views?

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Rocket Lab Corporation...

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