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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rocket Lab Fast-Tracks Electron Launch for HawkEye 360
Rocket Lab USA Corporation RKLB recently announced a rapid turnaround in its Electron launch schedule to accommodate the next mission for HawkEye 360, a geospatial analytics company. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than Thursday, June 26th UTC from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, the mission—titled 'Get The Hawk Outta Here'—will fly ahead of a previously planned launch that was postponed for additional adjustment highlights Rocket Lab's ability to deliver peak operational efficiency and flexibility amid a demanding, back-to-back launch schedule, thereby strengthening its footprint in the space launch services industry. In the modern era of space exploration, factors like rapid technological advancements, the growing demand for satellite deployment, increasing commercial space activities and rising investments in space infrastructure are fueling the growth of the space launch services must have prompted the Grand View Research firm to estimate that the global space launch services market will witness a compound annual growth rate of 15.6% during the 2024-2030 time robust market growth prospects are expected to benefit companies like Rocket Lab. With its advanced Electron rocket and expanding capabilities in small satellite launches, the company is well-positioned to leverage the booming demand for frequent and cost-effective capture further market shares, Rocket Lab is currently developing the Neutron rocket, designed for larger payloads and constellation deployments. This new product should further bolster RKLB's position in the market and fetch solid revenues. Other companies that are expected to enjoy the perks of the expanding global space launch services market have been discussed Grumman Corporation NOC: It provides launch vehicles and propulsion systems through its space systems division. The company's innovations in rocket technology and satellite deployment make it a significant beneficiary of the growing demand for space launch has a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 3.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOC's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 2.8%.The Boeing Company BA and Lockheed Martin Corporation's LMT joint venture, United Launch Alliance ('ULA'), has been the United States' premier launch services provider since its establishment in 2006. The JV has successfully launched more than 150 Atlas and Delta rockets since has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1%, while that for Lockheed is pegged at 10.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BA and LMT's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 25.6% and 4.7%, respectively. Shares of RKLB have gained 603% in the past year compared with the industry's 46.6% growth. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research RKLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Rocket Lab Fast-Tracks Electron Launch for HawkEye 360
Rocket Lab USA Corporation RKLB recently announced a rapid turnaround in its Electron launch schedule to accommodate the next mission for HawkEye 360, a geospatial analytics company. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than Thursday, June 26th UTC from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, the mission—titled 'Get The Hawk Outta Here'—will fly ahead of a previously planned launch that was postponed for additional checks. This adjustment highlights Rocket Lab's ability to deliver peak operational efficiency and flexibility amid a demanding, back-to-back launch schedule, thereby strengthening its footprint in the space launch services industry. What's Favoring RKLB Stock? In the modern era of space exploration, factors like rapid technological advancements, the growing demand for satellite deployment, increasing commercial space activities and rising investments in space infrastructure are fueling the growth of the space launch services market. This must have prompted the Grand View Research firm to estimate that the global space launch services market will witness a compound annual growth rate of 15.6% during the 2024-2030 time period. Such robust market growth prospects are expected to benefit companies like Rocket Lab. With its advanced Electron rocket and expanding capabilities in small satellite launches, the company is well-positioned to leverage the booming demand for frequent and cost-effective launches. To capture further market shares, Rocket Lab is currently developing the Neutron rocket, designed for larger payloads and constellation deployments. This new product should further bolster RKLB's position in the market and fetch solid revenues. Opportunities for Other Space Stocks Other companies that are expected to enjoy the perks of the expanding global space launch services market have been discussed below. Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC: It provides launch vehicles and propulsion systems through its space systems division. The company's innovations in rocket technology and satellite deployment make it a significant beneficiary of the growing demand for space launch services. Northrop has a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 3.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOC's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 2.8%. The Boeing Company BA and Lockheed Martin Corporation 's LMT joint venture, United Launch Alliance ('ULA'), has been the United States' premier launch services provider since its establishment in 2006. The JV has successfully launched more than 150 Atlas and Delta rockets since 2006. Boeing has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1%, while that for Lockheed is pegged at 10.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BA and LMT's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 25.6% and 4.7%, respectively. RKLB Stock's Price Movement Shares of RKLB have gained 603% in the past year compared with the industry 's 46.6% growth. RKLB's Zacks Rank RKLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis Report Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC): Free Stock Analysis Report Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB): Free Stock Analysis Report
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA picks Rocket Lab to launch shoebox-sized Aspera space telescope in 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA has selected Rocket Lab to launch its Aspera smallsat mission, which will study gases in the vast regions of space between galaxies. Rocket Lab's Electron will launch Aspera, a cubesat being developed by the University of Arizona and NASA. The shoebox-sized satellite will use an onboard telescope to study the ultraviolet light emitted from gases adrift between galaxies. The launch is targeted for the first quarter of 2026, from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The selection of Rocket Lab is part of NASA's $300 million Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract, and adds to a growing list of science missions which with agency has entrusted the launch company, including PREFIRE, TROPICS and CAPSTONE. 'As a long-trusted launch partner for NASA's most pioneering small satellites, it's great to be able to continue that support for another innovative science mission like Aspera," Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said in a statement. Aspera will measure the inflow and outflow of gases between galaxies, called the circumgalactic medium, which scientists believe may contribute to star formation and galaxy evolution. The mission is part of NASA's Pioneers Program, in the space agency's Astrophysics Division, which provides funding to lower-cost astrophysics missions. "We have a good understanding of how much gas there must be in galaxies to explain how many stars we see, but we've searched far and wide and still cannot find most of it," Aspera Principal Investigator Carlos Vargas said in a February update from the University of Arizona about the mission's manufacturing process. Related Stories: — Rocket Lab launches 2 NASA satellites to study tropical storms and hurricanes like never before — Rocket Lab launches 1st Electron booster from US soil in twilight liftoff — US military taps Rocket Lab's new Neutron launcher for 'point to point' cargo test flight in 2026 Rocket Lab has also been contracted to launch a mission with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) using Neutron, the partially reusable new rocket the company is developing. Neutron is slated for its first launch sometime later this year, with its AFRL mission set for 2026. The next liftoff of the 59-foot-tall (18 meters) Electron is scheduled for Saturday (May 17). That mission will loft a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite for the company iQPS called QPS-SAR-10 (nicknamed 'WADATSUMI-I' for the Japanese god of the sea). The spacecraft will join iQPS' growing constellation of high resolution Earth-imaging satellites.
