What Happened
Space Company Secures Major Deal With US Space Force
Rocket Lab’s stock price is soaring after the company announced a $90 million contract win with the US Space Force and another successful satellite launch. The contract, which marks Rocket Lab’s first satellite production deal for geostationary orbit applications, will see the company design and operate two geostationary satellites featuring its Heimdall optical payload. With this win, Rocket Lab continues to demonstrate strong demand indicators, and its share price has risen 94% in 2026. This development was reported by The Motley Fool.