Rocket Lab USA is trading 6.27% up at $67.63 after completing a $1.944 billion at-the-market offering that fully funds its planned $8 billion Iridium acquisition.
- The financing removed a major investor overhang and was identified as the headline driver of the September 17, 2026 move.
- Broader market strength and supportive space-sector sentiment added momentum, while dilution tempered some enthusiasm.