Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) surged 6.08% during intraday trading on Thursday, extending its earlier pre-market gains.
The rally was driven by the company's announcement of a new multi-launch agreement with the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) for three dedicated missions on its Electron rocket. The launches are scheduled to take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 starting in late 2027. This marks the third such multi-launch booking by iQPS in less than a year, bringing the total number of Electron launches booked by the customer to 18.
The continued partnership and expanding backlog reinforced investor confidence in Rocket Lab's long-term growth trajectory in the dedicated small satellite launch market, providing a strong catalyst for the day's upward move.
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