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Not SpaceX. Not Blue Origin. The Space Titan That Morgan Stanley Calls an Undervalued Launch Play.

Morgan Stanley highlights Rocket Lab (RKLB) as an undervalued space stock with a $105 price target. The company has a $2.36B backlog and signed a 20-mission contract. It's expanding into space services via Iridium acquisition. RKLB trades at $75, with $769M revenue and a P/S ratio of 50, but is not profitable.

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Published Oct 8, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RKLBBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The 20‑mission deal and Iridium acquisition provide a clear growth runway, potentially lifting the stock.

02

Market read

New contract and acquisition could re‑price Rocket Lab’s growth prospects in the space sector.

03

What to watch

Execution risk on the Neutron rocket and integration of Iridium may delay benefits.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Rocket Lab is positioning itself as a broader space‑services provider beyond its Electron launch vehicle.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RKLBBullishHigh confidence
Context

Rocket Lab signed a 20‑mission contract with Synspective worth $2.36 billion and is finalising its acquisition of Iridium Communications.

Expected impact

likely upside as investors price in higher future launch and satellite service revenue

Evidence & confidence

Contract size and acquisition are material new facts that can boost growth expectations.

Market effects

Sector

strengthens the commercial launch segment and may pressure peers like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Regional

U.S. space‑tech equities could see modest gains.

Global

adds to overall optimism for the growing space services market.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

High valuation multiples and cash burn could limit upside despite new contracts.

Key entities

  • company
    Rocket Lab

    U.S. listed launch services provider (ticker RKLB).

  • company
    Synspective

    Customer signing the 20‑mission contract.

  • company
    Iridium Communications

    Satellite communications firm being acquired.

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