Rocket Lab successfully launched its 98th Electron rocket mission, delivering three HawkEye 360 satellites into low Earth orbit. These satellites operate in formation to collect radio frequency data for maritime tracking, GNSS jamming detection, and space defense. This marks Rocket Lab's 19th launch in 2026, reinforcing its position as a leader in small satellite launches and supporting commercial and defense space operations. The company is nearing 100 Electron launches, highlighting its rapid launch cadence and reliability for customers.
Rocket Lab's market cap stands at $34.32 billion as of Oct 23, 2026, 16:01 WIB, reflecting strong investor confidence in its growing launch cadence. The stock price is $52.10, up 1.72% on the day, with a robust trading volume of 17,563,720 shares on Pluang. Buy orders dominate at 68%, indicating positive sentiment among Pluang investors as the company nears its 100th Electron rocket launch.
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) has been upgraded to a Buy rating due to its structural advantage of owning both launch and satellite assets, further boosted by its acquisition of Iridium, which is expected to bring immediate positive EBITDA. Meanwhile...
Space stocks are experiencing a sharper decline than the broader tech sector, with SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Rocket Lab shares falling 6%, 6%, and 5% respectively. This drop follows a recent rally after SpaceX reported its first profitable quarter...
Rocket Lab Corporation announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after U.S. market close on November 9, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results, accessible via...
Iridium Communications completed its acquisition of Aireon, enhancing its satellite-based air traffic surveillance capabilities. Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium was approved by 99.6% of shareholders, with the deal expected to close by mid-2027 pe...
AST SpaceMobile's stock rose 4% after Europe's four largest wireless carriers signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for mobile satellite services spectrum. This move could expand AST's BlueBird satellite network, which currently has 13 sat...
