$VACQ News
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- 5y agoCPSRDMYQHCXYHTGC+12Hercules Capital Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial ResultsBusiness WireRecord Q3 Total Gross Debt and Equity Commitments of $719.6 Million Record Q3 Total Gross Fundings of $431.1 Million Record Year-to-Date Total Gross Debt and Equity Commitments of $1.69 Billion Record Year-to-Date Total Gross Fundings of $1.07
- 5y agoVACQRKLBRocket Lab Completes Merger with Vector Acquisition Corporation to Become Publicly Traded End-to-End Space CompanyBusiness WireRocket Lab's common stock to commence trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker "RKLB" on August 25, 2021 Gross proceeds to Rocket Lab totaled $777 million, combining funds held in Vector Acquisition Corporation's trust account and concurrent PIPE finan
- 5y agoNGCABASPCEASTR+6Branson's Virgin Orbit to go public through a SPAC at $3.7 billion valuationCNBCRichard Branson's Virgin Orbit is preparing to go public, announcing on Monday that it will merge with a SPAC to list on the Nasdaq.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab Spacecraft Confirmed for Mars as NASA Greenlights ESCAPADE Small Satellite Interplanetary MissionBusiness WireThe ESCAPADE mission - led by the University of California Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory to study Mars' magnetosphere - with two Rocket Lab Photon spacecraft has received NASA approval to move toward launch. Rocket Lab, a global leader in dedica
- 5y agoVACQVector Acquisition Corporation Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger With Rocket LabBusiness WireTransaction to Close on August 25, 2021 Combined Company to be Renamed "Rocket Lab USA, Inc." Common Stock and Warrants to Commence Trading on Nasdaq as "RKLB" and "RKLBW", on August 25, 2021 Gross proceeds to Rocket Lab of $777 million expecte
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab to Launch Four PocketQube Satellites for Alba OrbitalBusiness WireLaunching on Electron in Q4 2021, the mission will deploy a range of pocket-sized satellites designed to demonstrate innovative radio and night-time Earth observation technologies Rocket Lab, a leading launch provider and space systems company, today
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab Announces Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2021 Financial ResultsBusiness WireRocket Lab USA, Inc. ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2021 following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, Sept
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab to Launch Finnish Satellite Developing Next-Generation Space Junk Removal TechnologiesBusiness WireAuroraSat-1 will test spacecraft hardware developed for sustainable space use including water-based propulsion jets and plasma brakes Rocket Lab, a leading launch provider and space systems company, has today announced it will launch a satellite to t
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab and space factories start-up Varda sign deal for three spacecraftCNBCRocket Lab will provide Varda Space Industries three Photon spacecraft to support the start-up's first in-space manufacturing missions.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab Inks Deal With Varda Space Industries to Supply Multiple Photon Spacecraft for Space Manufacturing MissionsBusiness WireThe Rocket Lab-built and jointly operated Photon spacecraft will enable high-value products to be manufactured in space and returned to Earth Leading launch and space systems company Rocket Lab today announced it has signed a deal with in-space manu
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab to Launch Three Back-To-Back Missions for BlackSky from Late AugustBusiness WireThe next Electron rocket on the pad is the first of three dedicated missions for BlackSky scheduled for liftoff from late August through September Rocket Lab, a leading launch provider and space systems company, has today announced its next mission i
- 5y agoACTCASPLBASECPSR+19Hercules Capital Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial ResultsBusiness WireRecord Year-to-Date Total Debt and Equity Commitments of $971.7 Million Record Year-to-Date Total Fundings of $634.0 Million Surpassed $12.0 Billion in Cumulative Total Debt Commitments since Inception Q2 2021 Net Asset Value per Share Increase
- 5y agoVACQVector Acquisition Corporation Announces Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Annual Meeting Set for August 20, 2021 to Approve Proposed Merger with Rocket LabBusiness WireShareholders of Record as of June 30, 2021 are Eligible to Vote at Annual Meeting Vector Recommends All Shareholders Vote "FOR" ALL Proposals at Annual Meeting Vector Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:VACQ) ("Vector"), a publicly traded special purp
- 5y agoOMEGDMYQGOOGLSPCE+8Satellite imagery company Planet Labs is going public, backed by Google, BlackRock and Marc BenioffCNBCSatellite imagery and data specialist Planet Labs is preparing to go public, merging with a SPAC to list on the NYSE.
- 5y agoCFVSPCEASTRASTS+5Space company Satellogic, backed by Tencent and SoftBank, to go public via Cantor Fitzgerald SPACCNBCSatellite imagery specialist Satellogic is preparing to go public, announcing plans to merge with a SPAC sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald.
- 5y agoSPCEASTRASTSVACQ+3Richard Branson believes the space market has room for 20 companies launching touristsCNBCSir Richard Branson believes there is plenty of opportunity in the market for companies like Virgin Galactic, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, or Elon Musk's SpaceX.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab wins NASA contract for Mars spacecraft as interplanetary missions become less costlyCNBCRocket Lab on Tuesday announced it won an early NASA contract to send two of its Photon spacecraft on a mission to Mars in 2024.
- 5y agoALKTBANRKLICVACQ+2Rocket Lab Welcomes Two New Independent Board MembersBusiness WireSeasoned technology leaders Merline Saintil and Jon A. Olson join Rocket Lab Board of Directors as the company prepares for Nasdaq listing Rocket Lab, the global leader in launch and space systems, has today announced the appointment of Merline Saint
- 5y agoAMZNVACQSpace companies brought in $1.9 billion during the first quarter, led by SpaceX's 'mega-round': ReportCNBCInvestors poured $1.9 billion into space infrastructure companies in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report by New York-based firm Space Capital.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab and Vector Acquisition Corporation to Participate in SPACInsider Webinar on April 14, 2021 at 2pm ETBusiness WireLONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch and space systems, and Vector Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: VACQ) (“Vector”), a special purpose acquisition company backed by leading technology investor Vector Capital, today announced that the two companies will participate in a webinar hosted by SPACInsider on Wednesday, April ...
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab’s next launch will feature second booster recovery, aiming for reusability like SpaceXCNBCThe next mission for Rocket Lab will feature its second attempt to recover an Electron rocket booster after liftoff by splashing it down in the ocean.
- 5y agoVACQLockheed Martin buys up to 58 launches over the next decade from rocket builder ABL SpaceCNBCRocket builder ABL Space signed a long-term agreement for up to 58 launches with Lockheed Martin, the company announced on Monday.
- 5y agoSPCEHOLUUSRACUNPAUU+4Virgin Galactic unveils 'VSS Imagine,' the first of its next-generation spaceship seriesCNBCVirgin Galactic on Tuesday unveiled the latest spacecraft addition to its fleet, VSS Imagine, the first of its next-generation SpaceShip III class.
- 5y agoVACQRocket builder ABL raises $170 million from T. Rowe, Fidelity to become the latest space unicornCNBCRocket builder ABL Space closed a $170 million round of funding from new investors T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Management, at a valuation of $1.3 billion.
- 5y agoGNPKVACQNSHSFTW%5E+3Space infrastructure conglomerate Redwire to go public via a SPACCNBCSpace infrastructure conglomerate Redwire Space is preparing to go public via a SPAC, the company announced Thursday.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab Successfully Launches 19th Electron, Deploys 100th SatelliteBusiness WireLONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab, a leading launch provider and space systems company, has successfully launched its 19th Electron mission and deployed six spacecraft to orbit for a range of government and commercial customers. The mission, named ‘They Go Up So Fast,’ also deployed Rocket Lab’s latest in-house manufactured Photon spacecraft to build flight heritage ahead of the upco ...
- 5y ago.IXICGDRXCRSROSCR+3Cramer warns a looming 'stock glut' will put more pressure on marketsCNBC"The stock market is about to have a serious oversupply problem with no concomitant buybacks or dividends to fall back on this moment," Jim Cramer said.
- 5y agoAONEVACQA $750 Million SPAC Injection Puts Rocket Lab in Direct Competition with SpaceXBloombergFounder Peter Beck says he’s seized an opportunity to do more in a shorter timeframe — promising a big new rocket by 2024.
- 5y agoWIFIFAIINGACVACQMoore Kuehn Encourages WIFI, FAII, NGAC, and VACQ Investors to Contact Law FirmPR NewswireMoore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims...
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab CEO says SPAC deal is 'a supercharger' for growth and adds ability to launch astronautsCNBCRocket Lab is going public in the next few months and CEO Peter Beck spoke to CNBC to break down the space company's opportunities from the new cash pile.
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- 5y agoVACQSmall-launch leader Rocket Lab going public via a SPAC, with plans for bigger Neutron rocketCNBCRocket Lab, the leader among companies building small rockets to launch satellites, is going public through a SPAC merger.
- 5y agoVACQSpace Startup Rocket Lab to Go Public in Latest SPAC DealBloombergSpace-launch company Rocket Lab USA Inc. agreed to merge with Vector Acquisition Corp., becoming the latest startup to go public through a so-called blank-check company.
- 5y agoVACQRocket Lab, an End-to-End Space Company and Global Leader in Launch, to Become Publicly Traded Through Merger with Vector Acquisition CorporationBusiness WireLONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch and space systems, and Vector Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: VACQ) (“Vector”), a special purpose acquisition company backed by leading technology investor Vector Capital, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Rocket Lab becom ...