Rocket Lab is rallying today as investors continue to digest the company's sustained launch cadence and its aggressive positioning for government space contracts. This positive momentum follows a period of volatility earlier in the week, during which the stock faced pressure alongside broader market declines and news regarding SpaceX's Starship orbital test. The current upward move is supported by broader strength in the aerospace and defense sector, with peers like AST SpaceMobile and Intuitive Machines also posting gains during the session.