Shares of Rocket Lab slid 2% overnight after completing payload integration for its upcoming 90th Electron flight, deploying Synspective’s StriX SAR satellite in its tenth dedicated mission. CEO Peter Beck said SpaceX’s IPO is drawing investors and reaffirmed Rocket Lab as number two with 17 missions booked through 2030.
Rocket Lab completed payload integration for its upcoming 90th Electron mission, encapsulating Synspective’s StriX synthetic aperture radar satellite. This flight marks the company’s tenth dedicated launch for Synspective and its 90th Electron flight overall.
Shares of Rocket Lab slid 2% overnight following the integration announcement, after a 7% gain in the previous session. The stock’s volatility reflects investor reactions to operational milestones and broader space sector interest.
CEO Peter Beck said SpaceX’s IPO is drawing more investors to the space industry, boosting research and awareness. He reaffirmed Rocket Lab as the number two launch provider and highlighted its backlog of 17 missions booked through 2030.