Blue Origin's New Glenn launch pad was destroyed in a hot fire test, sidelining the vehicle for at least a year and leaving SpaceX as the sole launch provider for NASA's Artemis lunar missions and other federal projects. This shift benefits companies like Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Intuitive Machines, which rely on SpaceX launches or have key roles in space contracts. Rocket Lab emerges as a strong near-term competitor with its Neutron rocket, while Intuitive Machines' lunar contracts gain urgency. The incident tightens SpaceX's grip on the market, accelerating demand for its Falcon 9 rocket and related contractors' services.
Rocket Lab's shares have fallen 33% recently despite gains in defense contracts, the transformative acquisition of Iridium, and progress with its Neutron rocket commercialization. The company is diversifying beyond launch services into defense progra...
Rocket Lab Corporation announced it will publish its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, after U.S. market close. The company will hold a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results, accessible via webcast o...
Iridium Communications was upgraded to a Buy rating by New Street following its Q2 2026 earnings report, which showed a 3.8% revenue increase to $225.24 million, beating estimates. However, its EPS of $0.19 missed analyst expectations. The upgrade al...
Rocket Lab secured a $266 million contract from the US Air Force and Space Force to conduct 12 suborbital launches, with options for six more. The launches will operate from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex and are expected to finish by the end of ...
