Rocket Lab USA Inc. filed for a $3 billion at-the-market equity offering to fund future growth.
The company secured a $90 million U.S. Space Force contract to design and operate two geostationary satellites.
Rocket Lab shares closed at $134.15 on May 26, 2026, representing a 1.19% decline.
Stock prices fell over 6% earlier in the week due to potential shareholder dilution.
Shares recovered 8.22% on Friday following the Space Force deal and a successful Synspective launch.