Shares of Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) rallied over 10% on Monday, fueled by two major developments — expanded U.S. investments and the successful completion of its 70th Electron mission.
Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising
Late Friday, Rocket Lab announced plans to boost investments in the U.S. to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing capacity and expand the supply chain for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors used in national security space missions.
As part of this initiative, the company will receive $23.9 million in support under the CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at bolstering domestic innovation and supply chain resilience.
The investment announcement follows Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Geost, a firm specializing in electro-optical and infrared payloads, further cementing its role as a key contractor for next-generation defense initiatives.
70th Electron Launch Milestone
Adding to the momentum, Rocket Lab successfully executed its 70th Electron launch over the weekend, titled the “Live, Laugh, Launch” mission, from its New Zealand complex. This marks the company’s 12th successful launch of 2025, showcasing rapid launch cadence and operational consistency.
CEO Peter Beck highlighted the achievement, noting the pace at which Rocket Lab continues to deliver milestones while preparing for the official opening of Launch Complex 3 later this week.
Stock Performance
Rocket Lab shares surged 10.82% to $49.18 during Monday’s session, reflecting investor optimism around the company’s expansion strategy and space launch momentum.