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Rocket Lab entered an agreement to acquire satellite communications operator Iridium Communications for an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion. — This represents a massive strategic shift toward recurring subscriber revenue, though the high price tag relative to current revenue creates financial risk.
+0.40Rocket Lab secured a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force for suborbital launch missions, the largest launch contract in its history. — Major government contracts provide high-visibility revenue and validate the company's technical capabilities.
+0.30The company's order backlog has reached a record $2.2 billion, up from $1.85 billion at the end of 2025. — Increasing backlog suggests strong future demand and sustainable revenue growth for coming quarters.
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Rocket Lab is targeting the debut of its larger Neutron rocket for late this year. — The successful launch of a larger rocket would expand the company's total addressable market and launch capacity.
+0.20Rocket Lab reported a net loss exceeding $180 million over the trailing 12-month period. — Persistent lack of profitability is a headwind, especially when undertaking multi-billion dollar acquisitions.
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The company shows strong revenue growth, record backlogs, and a major new government contract, despite a recent stock price drawdown and high acquisition costs.
The company is being acquired by Rocket Lab for an enterprise value of $8 billion, which is generally positive for shareholders.
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