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qinbafrank|Jan 17, 2026 07:10
Last December, the space economy sector was truly a U.S.-China resonance moment. Several major players in the U.S. space economy stocks basically doubled in value. My favorite small rocket company, Rocket Lab ($RKLB), also delivered an impressive performance. The past month has been an absolute blockbuster for RKLB in terms of business: 1. Secured a contract worth over $800 million from the U.S. Space Development Agency for 18 satellites. These satellites are equipped with Rocket Lab's StarLite protective sensors (capable of defending against directed energy threats) and expanded to supply sensors to other contractors as well. 2. Also landed new contracts with Canadian and Japanese space agencies. 3. Completed 21 Electron rocket launches in 2025 with a 100% mission success rate for the year (making it the most active small rocket globally). This includes the December launch of SAR satellites for iQPS (the 7th satellite for iQPS, with plans for 5 more launches in the future). 4. Progress on the medium-lift rocket Neutron: First flight still targeted for mid-2026 (Q1 delivery to the Wallops launch pad, currently undergoing qualification testing). The reusable Hungry Hippo fairing has completed qualification testing. Securing the Space Development Agency contract officially positions RKLB as one of the largest defense space contractors. If the Neutron rocket successfully launches in mid-2026, it will mark RKLB's upgrade from small rocket launches to medium-lift rocket launches. For U.S. space economy stocks, several are available for trading on the blockchain-based U.S. stock platform @MSX_CN. Definitely worth checking out: http://(msx.com)
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