Rocket Lab Joins US Space Force's $5.6 Billion Launch Program; Stock Soars

Rocket Lab USA secures eligibility for the U.S. Space Force's NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1, a $5.6 billion initiative. The company plans to deploy its Neutron rocket, a reusable medium-lift vehicle, for critical national security launches. With 63 Electron missions completed, Rocket Lab strengthens its position as a key player in the defense and space industry.