Rocket Lab Usa Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) has been selected by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to supply solar panels for the CADRE program, aimed at enhancing exploration on the Moon and Mars. These panels will utilize Rocket Lab’s advanced inverted metamorphic multi-junction (IMM) solar cells, which are 40% lighter and more efficient than standard options. This technology was developed by SolAero Technologies, acquired by Rocket Lab in January 2022. The CADRE program is expected to fly on a commercial robotic lander within the next five years, supporting NASA's plans for lunar and Martian exploration.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced its participation in four investor conferences in November 2022. Key events include the Stifel Midwest One-on-One Growth Conference in Chicago on November 10, attended by CFO Adam Spice, and the Deutsche Bank Global Space Summit, also on November 10, featuring CEO Peter Beck. Additional conferences include the Roth Technology Event in New York on November 16 and the Credit Suisse Industrials Conference in Florida on November 30. Presentations will be available for replay at the Rocket Lab investor relations website.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced it will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 09, 2022, after U.S. market close. The company will conduct a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) to discuss the results. Rocket Lab has established itself as a leader in launch services and space systems, with significant achievements including the delivery of 151 satellites to orbit since its first launch in January 2018. The company's Photon spacecraft platform supports NASA missions to the Moon and Mars.

Rocket Lab USA announced that its Electron rocket has arrived at Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, marking its first launch from U.S. soil. The upcoming mission, scheduled for December 2022, will deploy satellites for HawkEye 360, a provider of radio frequency geospatial analytics. The launch complex enhances Rocket Lab's capacity, allowing for over 130 launches annually. The company plans three launches for HawkEye 360, delivering 15 satellites by 2024, while also supporting NASA's certification of its Autonomous Flight Termination Unit software.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has achieved a milestone by breaking its annual launch record with the mission "It Argos Up From Here," marking its 31st Electron launch and eighth of the year. Launched on October 7, 2022, the mission deployed the GAzelle satellite, which supports NOAA's mission for Earth data collection. This success illustrates the company's ability to maintain a monthly launch cadence since April 2022, enhancing access to orbit for various applications including climate monitoring and maritime security.

Rocket Lab USA is set to launch its 31st Electron rocket and 151st satellite in a mission for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems on October 7, 2022. This mission, titled ‘It Argos Up From Here’, marks the company’s 8th launch this year, surpassing its previous record of seven. The launch will occur from the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand and features the GAzelle satellite equipped with the Argos-4 Advanced Data Collection payload, supporting global environmental monitoring.

Rocket Lab USA (Nasdaq: RKLB) held an Investor Day in New York, detailing progress on the Neutron launch vehicle and its future plans. CEO Peter Beck announced NASA's Stennis Space Center as the engine testing site for the Archimedes rocket engine. Highlights included the reveal of Neutron's hardware and crew capsule design, updates on the Electron rocket's launch capabilities, and a roadmap for expanding space systems. Rocket Lab continues to focus on its position in small satellite launches, with upcoming missions for HawkEye 360 and new contracts expected in early 2023.

Rocket Lab USA announced the construction of the Archimedes Test Complex at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, aimed at fast-tracking the development of its reusable Neutron rocket. The facility will span 1 million square feet and include advanced testing infrastructure for the Archimedes engines. This project is expected to create numerous jobs and attract significant capital investment. The Neutron rocket is designed to support a variety of space missions, including large spacecraft deployments and human spaceflight.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) will host an Investor Day and provide a Neutron launch vehicle development update on September 21, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Starting at 1:30 pm ET, CEO Peter Beck and CFO Adam Spice will present on the company's progress post-de-SPAC in August 2021 and its roadmap for future developments. Although in-person registration is full, a live webcast will be accessible at www.rocketlabusa.com/investors.