Rocket Lab's 231st-Ranked $0.61 Billion Trading Volume Marks 1.12% Stock Drop Ahead of 69th Mission

On July 31, 2025, Rocket Lab (RKLB) saw a 1.12% decline in its stock price, with a trading volume of $0.61 billion—a 20.99% drop from the previous day—ranking 231st in market activity. The company announced its 69th mission, 'The Harvest Goddess Thrives,' set to launch from New Zealand’s Launch Complex 1 on August 5, 2025 UTC. This mission will deploy the QPS-SAR-12 satellite, part of a growing constellation for Earth imaging and monitoring services. The mission marks Rocket Lab’s fifth launch for customer iQPS in 2025, following successful deployments earlier this year and last year. Three additional iQPS missions are scheduled for late 2025 and 2026, underscoring the company’s consistent operational performance.

Rocket Lab has achieved 100% mission success for all Electron launches this year, reinforcing its position as a leader in small satellite launches. The company is also advancing its Neutron rocket program, a medium-lift reusable vehicle expected to expand its capabilities. With 11 launches already this year and a steady cadence of missions, Rocket Lab continues to demonstrate its ability to meet demand for frequent, reliable access to space. The upcoming launch aligns with its broader strategy to solidify market share in commercial, civil, and government satellite deployment.

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