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Rocket Lab (RKLB -11.65%) has taken investors on quite a roller coaster ride since its public debut, but the recent trajectory has been strong. In fact, if you had invested $10,000 in the stock three years ago, you'd have more than $92,500 today.
There's simply no slowing down the rise of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. NASDAQ: RKLB. After a brief pullback from its 52-week high, shares of the aerospace and defense company tested support near $40 before regaining momentum and pushing back toward a key breakout level at $50.
The private space race isn't just about who can launch rockets faster—it's about who can win Pentagon contracts. With growing geopolitical tensions and an arms race in space-based defense, Rocket Lab Corp RKLB and Firefly Aerospace Inc FLY are emerging as top contenders, each vying for a piece of a defense-driven future that could reshape the industry.
RKLB doubles down on semiconductor production to strengthen its role in space and defense technologies.
In a week that saw the S&P 500 lose value, one stock in particular, space rocket operator Rocket Lab (RKLB 1.42%), glowed a bright shade of green as it rocketed to close the week 9.5% higher on Friday.
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LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RKLB--Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today celebrated the official opening of Launch Complex 3, its dedicated test, launch, and landing facility for its reusable rocket Neutron - representing a bold step forward in delivering an alternative, reliable, and responsive launch capability from U.S. soil with its next-generation challenger to the medium-lift launch industry. Lo.
Rocket Lab surges 683.1% in a year, but AeroVironment's balance of stability, growth and value makes it stand out in the space race.
Rocket Lab Corporation's CEO Peter Beck is looking to go head to head with Elon Musk's SpaceX and break the latter's monopoly. We're team Beck. It's not entirely fair to compare the two, as SpaceX has an advantage in scale and capital, while Rocket Lab is still looking at high cash burn. Having said that, RKLB wins on disciplined execution, success rate, and growth pace. The Neutron rocket will take it to the next step to compete with Falcon 9.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has shown exceptional growth in 2025, with its stock climbing nearly 90% year-to-date. This surge has been driven by the company's recent successful rocket launches and its ability to secure major new contracts, particularly related to its upcoming Neutron rocket program.