Rocket Lab Just Shattered This Space Force Record: Does That Make The Stock a Buy?

Rocket Lab achieved a record-breaking 16-hour turnaround for a Space Force mission and activated its spacecraft in 37 hours, beating the 72-hour deadline. While the achievement demonstrates operational excellence and suggests a bright future, the stock remains expensive at 51x current sales and has experienced a 40% pullback. Analysts project 39.5% revenue CAGR through 2028, but competition from SpaceX's Starship and market volatility pose risks.