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Rocket Lab is rapidly scaling its operations, with strong momentum in both launch services and space systems, supported by a growing $1.05 billion backlog. The global space economy is set to triple by 2035, and Rocket Lab is well-positioned to benefit from rising investments in space. Fundamental analysis and mitigating factors are crucial in understanding RKLB's potential and future growth prospects.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just made headlines by finally launching its New Glenn rocket after numerous failures, joining SpaceX in this new frontier of private space travel.

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RKLB--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. (“Varda”) is successfully operating on orbit. The mission launched January 14, from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 11:09 PDT (19:09 UTC). Varda's W-2 mission includes a Rocket Lab Pioneer spacecraft and a Varda re-entry capsule carrying a spectrometer from the.

NASA wants to go to Mars again -- and this time, bring back rocks.

In 2024, the space industry emerged as one of the most exciting investment themes, with small-cap aerospace and space technology companies outperforming broader markets. Stocks like Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB, Intuitive Machines NASDAQ: LUNR, and Redwire Corporation NYSE: RDW have gained between 360% and 720% over the previous year, driven by impressive developments and growing investor enthusiasm.

Had Rocket Lab (RKLB -1.65%) stock provided a similar performance to the 47% climb it logged in 2023, investors probably would've been pretty happy. Turns out, however, that shares of the launch services provider fared considerably better and soared into the stratosphere, leaving shareholders downright ecstatic with its performance.

Another great year for the stock market is in the books. The S&P 500  (^GSPC -1.54%), Nasdaq Composite  (^IXIC -1.63%), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -1.63%) finished the year up 23% , 29% , and 13 %, respectively.

Many cryptocurrencies surged over the past year as expectations for milder macro headwinds and lower interest rates drove investors back toward riskier investments. However, cryptocurrencies are still notoriously volatile and hard to properly value.

In the most recent trading session, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) closed at $26.91, indicating a -1.64% shift from the previous trading day.

Investors interested in RKLB stock should wait for a better entry point, considering its premium valuation.