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Jan 14, 2026 12:20 PM

Rocket Lab: Premier Alternative To SpaceX in 2026

Cantor Fitzgerald doubled down on its bullish stance for Rocket Lab Corp.(NASDAQ:RKLB) as the company heads into a critical 2026. 

Following a record-breaking third quarter and a massive contract win from the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) analysts reiterated an Overweight rating, naming Rocket Lab as the premier alternative to SpaceX.

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Record 2025 Sets the Stage

Rocket Lab enters 2026 on the heels of its most successful year to date. In 2025, the company met its ambitious target of 21 Electron launches, bringing its total successful mission count to 79. 

Rocket Lab holds the position of the second most active launcher in the U.S. and the global leader among publicly traded space companies.

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