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Rocket Lab Shares Surge Ahead of December Launch Mission

11/26/2025

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Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose 5.33% on Monday and 1.74% after hours, reaching $43.19.
The company announced the launch window for its Raise And Shine mission, beginning December 5.
The mission, with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will deploy the RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4).
This is Rocket Lab's 19th mission this year and the first of two JAXA launches, with the second planned for early 2026.

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Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose 5.33% on Monday and 1.74% after hours, reaching $43.19.
The company announced the launch window for its Raise And Shine mission, beginning December 5.
The mission, with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will deploy the RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4).
This is Rocket Lab's 19th mission this year and the first of two JAXA launches, with the second planned for early 2026.