The space sector was active last week with earnings reports, offerings and launches. Here’s a look at recent highlights and earnings reports in the space stock sector. RKLB stock is up on Monday. Check out the real-time price action here. Rocket Lab – RKLBLast Tuesday, Rocket Lab Corp. RKLB completed the acquisition of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payload development and manufacturing company Geost for $275 million in cash and stock.The acquisition boosts the company's positioning as a prime contrac ...

Falcon 9 launches the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission to orbit from Florida https://t.co/XkB9wBPaxe ...

2 1 zero power and go hyper go. Vehicle is pitching down range. Stage one propulsion is nominal. ...

5 4 3 2 1 zero engine. Go hyper. Go.Vehicle is pitching down range. Stage one propulsion is nominal. ...

Watch Falcon 9 launch the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission to orbit https://t.co/wRqpLQzsoC ...

Watch LIVE as SpaceX launches Project Kuiper satellites for Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon aboard Falcon 9, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! SUBSCRIBE to The Launch Pad! ...

Watch LIVE as SpaceX launches Project Kuiper satellites for Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon aboard Falcon 9, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video access, behind the scenes live streams and more! SUBSCRIBE to The Launch Pad! ...

Watch Falcon 9 launch the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission to orbit https://t.co/EF8e7yzYTT ...

Standing down from today’s launch of the @ProjectKuiper KF-02 mission to perform additional vehicle checkouts. Now targeting tomorrow, August 8 for liftoff → https://t.co/E7gqhB5lbc https://t.co/kpV3SmyKPA ...

Core Insights - Amazon reported strong Q2 2025 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with net sales of $167.7 billion and earnings per share of $1.68, driven by cloud computing, international operations, and advertising [1][2] - The company experienced a significant decline in free cash flow, raising concerns among investors despite operational outperformance [1][2] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 GAAP EPS was $1.68, surpassing the estimate of $1.33 and up from $1.26 in Q2 2024, reflecting a 33.3% year-over-year increase [2] - Revenue for Q2 2025 reached $167.7 billion, exceeding the estimate of $162.2 billion and showing a 13.3% increase from $148.0 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $18.2 billion, a 34.6% increase from $13.5 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - Operating income for Q2 2025 was $19.2 billion, up 30.6% from $14.7 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months was $18.2 billion, down 65.7% from $53.0 billion in Q2 2024 [2] Business Overview - Amazon operates across various sectors including e-commerce, cloud services (AWS), advertising, and logistics [3] - Recent priorities include enhancing customer experience, accelerating AI development, expanding cloud services, and investing in logistics [4] Key Growth Drivers - AWS sales increased by 17.5% to $30.87 billion, while advertising services revenue rose by 22% to $15.69 billion [5] - North America sales totaled $100.1 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase, and international sales climbed 16% to $36.8 billion [6] - Operational milestones included record sales during Prime Day and advancements in delivery capabilities [8] Future Outlook - Amazon projects Q3 2025 net sales between $174.0 billion and $179.5 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth rate of 10% to 13% [10] - Expected operating income for Q3 2025 is projected between $15.5 billion and $20.5 billion, compared to $17.4 billion in Q3 2024 [10] - Management highlighted potential risks from currency movements, geopolitical developments, and capital expenditure requirements [11][12]