Rocket Lab USA A Stock News

MAHIA, New Zealand, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today launched its Electron rocket to deliver a dedicated mission to space for HawkEye 360, a signals intelligence data and analytics company.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications technology, today announced it has advanced the company's demonstration mission for NASA's Communications Services Project (CSP) with the successful launch of the Maxwell spacecraft from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station yesterday, October 20th, at 7:04 a.m.

Completes acquisition of Aireon; Pending acquisition by Rocket Lab receives stockholder approval MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium" or the "Company"), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today reported financial results for the third quarte...

Rocket Lab stock is sinking sharply Thursday after the aerospace company pushed back the launch of its Neutron rocket.

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB), the American space launch and systems company, fell 13% to $51.42 on Thursday after delaying the maiden flight of its Neutron rocket until 2027. The company had previously targeted an inaugural launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, but manufacturing problems with the rocket's first-stage propellant tank have forced another change to the timetable.

The company pushed backed the launch window for its larger rocket.

Rocket Lab stock price tumbled below a key support level as investors reacted to the new developments about Neutron, its next generation vehicle. RKLB dropped to $54.54, its lowest level since December 2025.

Rocket Lab stock falls after the SpaceX rival announced another delay for its medium-lift Neutron rocket, missing a 2026 launch target.