Rocket Lab (RKLB) Valuation Hits $59 Billion Amid Space IPO Surge

Rocket Lab (RKLB) has realized a market valuation of approximately $59 billion as of June 13 following significant interest in space stocks triggered by Elon Musk's SpaceX debut on June 12. The IPO was the largest ever, with SpaceX shares closing at around $161, resulting in a market capitalization of $2.1 trillion. Jacob Keeton, a prominent investor in Rocket Lab, has reported $3 million in gains from his investment of 11,000 shares. The global space economy is projected to grow from $626 billion in 2025 to $1.01 trillion by 2034 according to Novaspace's Space Economy Report.