NASA has chosen Rocket Lab to provide three Electron rocket launches for its PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, scheduled from early 2027. PolSIR will deploy two CubeSats to study ice clouds in tropical regions to improve weather predictions, while TSIS-2 will launch a satellite to measure solar irradiance impacting Earth's atmosphere, aiding ozone and air quality forecasts. Rocket Lab's precise deployment and quick turnaround capabilities were key factors in the selection. These missions highlight Rocket Lab's role in supporting timely, specialized space science projects for NASA.
SpaceX's recent IPO debuted with a massive valuation but quickly saw share price and retail sentiment drop, highlighting the risks of investing in a single, unproven public space company. The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) provides div...
SpaceX was added to the Nasdaq-100 index shortly after its IPO due to a new rapid inclusion rule, meaning it will be included in many retirement accounts and index funds by July 6, 2026. With a $2 trillion market cap, SpaceX's shares are now part of ...
The recent SpaceX IPO has reduced Rocket Lab's scarcity premium, meaning investors now have direct access to space industry investments through SpaceX. However, Rocket Lab's core business model remains unchanged, with opportunities focused on becomin...
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program, aimed at creating a satellite network to track airborne threats. Alongside SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, and L...
Rocket Lab launched the VICTUS HAZE mission for the U.S. Space Force just 16 hours and 42 minutes after receiving the launch order, beating the previous record by over 10 hours. This rapid turnaround demonstrates Rocket Lab's ability to provide a ful...
