Rocket Lab Shares Rise After Successful JAXA Satellite Launch
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) saw its shares climb 2.15% to $62.81 in premarket trading following the successful deployment of Japan's RAISE-4 satellite. The mission, launched from New Zealand on December 14, 2025, marks the first of two dedicated Electron launches for JAXA's satellite demonstration program.
The company's execution reinforces its position in the small satellite launch market, with another JAXA mission scheduled for Q1 2026 and a European Space Agency launch later in the year. Rocket Lab's consistent performance continues to attract investor confidence in the burgeoning space technology sector.