Rocket Lab’s stock experienced a notable increase in pre-market trading on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, reaching $69.18, a gain of $1.83 or 2.72% from the previous day’s close at $67.35. The aerospace company’s remarkable surge follows the announcement of its 74th Electron launch, set for November 5, 2025, marked by its sixth mission for Japanese Earth imaging customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). This upcoming launch will carry the qPS-SAR-14 satellite, dubbed YACHIHOKO-I, following a successful partnership between Rocket Lab and iQPS. 2025 has seen an impressive year-to-date return for RKLB stock, exceeding 164% of its value at the start of the year. Analysts anticipate continued growth with price targets ranging from $45 to $83. The company’s success in executing missions like this and its growing partnership with iQPS have propelled it into a competitive space sector while attracting investor interest.