Rocket Lab Stocks Up on Space Force Contract Win
Rocket Lab's stock surged 2.3% to $82.08 on Monday following its selection by Viasat to build a satellite bus for the U.S. Space Force's Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program.
The contract, valued as an eight-figure opportunity by Stifel analyst Erik Rasmussen, is part of Viasat's secure military satellite communications initiative.
Rocket Lab recently deployed eight satellites for MDA Space and Globalstar under a $143 million contract, marking its latest milestone in a busy stretch for the company.