Rocket Lab Rewrites the Playbook: Buy a Scaled-Up Launcher with Real Revenue — If You Can Tolerate the Deal Risk
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has moved from a pure-play small-launcher into a vertically integrated space company after an $8B Iridium acquisition and a string of defense contracts. The business now has a $2B backlog, growing revenue, and a clear path to recurring mission services. That combination makes the current pullback attractive for a directional long …