Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) has recently secured a major NASA contract to launch the Aspera astrophysics mission in early 2026, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in advanced space science. Aspera will explore the intergalactic medium (hot gas between galaxies) using ultraviolet light, potentially unlocking new insights into the origins of stars, planets and life itself. The mission, set to be launched aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1, marks NASA’s first astrophysics miss ...

Shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB 0.15%) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 17.3% as of 11:20 p.m. ET on Friday and was up as much as 21.4% earlier in the week. The rise comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite had one of the most volatile weeks in market history.The launch service provider announced a new family of customizable satellite solar arrays at a major industry conference this week, boosting investor optimism.A new product line is comingRocket Lab announced its new Standard ...