Rocket Lab (RKLB) Takes Off 25.3% on Rocket Developments

Core Insights - Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) experienced a significant stock increase of 25.3% week-on-week, driven by a series of rocket launches and the introduction of its Neutron rocket named "Hungry Hippo" [1][4] - The upcoming "RAISE and Shine" mission is the first of two planned launches for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aimed at deploying the RAISE-4 satellite to demonstrate various technologies [2] - The launch of the "RAISE and Shine" mission was rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions, specifically strong ground winds at Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand [3] Company Developments - Rocket Lab has completed testing of its Neutron rocket, "Hungry Hippo," and has transported it to Launch Complex 3 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia, with the first launch planned for 2026 [4] - The development of the Neutron rocket began in late 2021, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to expanding its launch capabilities [4]