Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Soars: What's Fueling The Rally?

Rocket Lab Corp RKLB stock is surging Tuesday, extending its impressive five-day rally. The upward momentum is fueled by a series of positive developments, including a successful launch, a key government investment and a strategic acquisition.

What To Know: Over the weekend, the space company successfully completed its 70th Electron mission, named “Live, Laugh, Launch,” which deployed five satellites for a commercial customer. This marks the company’s 12th successful launch of 2025.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Rocket Lab announced it will receive a $23.9 million award under the CHIPS and Science Act to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.

This investment is aimed at bolstering the supply chain for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors, critical components for national security missions. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick praised the move, stating it will help “cement our dominance in space.”

Investors are also reacting favorably to the recently completed acquisition of Geost, a developer of advanced electro-optical sensor payloads. This strategic move enhances Rocket Lab’s vertical integration and positions it as a prime contractor for U.S. national security and defense projects.

Price Action: According to data from Benzinga Pro, RKLB shares are trading higher by 5.17% to $49.62 Tuesday morning. The stock has a 52-week high of $53.44 and a 52-week low of $5.74.

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How To Buy RKLB Stock

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Rocket Lab – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

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