Rocket Lab
RKLB · NasdaqOverview
Rocket Lab is a publicly listed space company (launch vehicles, satellites) headquartered in Long Beach, USA, founded in 2006. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker RKLB.
Operator of the Electron small launcher (over 70 missions) and maker of satellites and components. It is developing the reusable Neutron, expected to debut in late 2026 or 2027. Its backlog passed $2.3bn after a record five-launch Neutron deal and a $397m Space Force contract.
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Rocket Lab Neutron launch date: why the debut slipped to 2027 and when it may fly
Rocket Lab has pushed Neutron's first flight to 2027 after voids were found in the first-stage composite tank. A new date will follow tests due to end in the first quarter.
Who pays Rocket Lab: contracts and deals
| Date | Type | Counterparty | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Contract | U.S. Space Force — SB-AMTI (Flatellite satellites) | $397m | |
| May 2026 | Contract | Undisclosed customer — 5 × Neutron + 3 × Electron | record | |
| Jan 2024 | Contract | Space Development Agency — Tranche 2 Transport Layer | $515m |
Is Rocket Lab publicly traded?
Yes. Rocket Lab is a public company — its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker RKLB.
Where is Rocket Lab based?
Rocket Lab is headquartered in Long Beach, USA. The company was founded in 2006.