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Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

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Ethereum is currently trending as investors focus on growing institutional accumulation and anticipation for the upcoming Clarity Act, which is expected to provide a clearer regulatory framework for the crypto sector. The community is actively debating the coin's recovery potential against the backdrop of broader market volatility, with many users tracking institutional inflows as a key indicator of long-term strength.

Quantum Resistant Ledger is a cryptocurrency based on the Python programming language, aimed at combating future attacks by quantum computers. This cryptocurrency is the brainchild of Peter Waterland who realised that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other such cryptocurrencies have no protection against future technology. It claims to be a “future-proof” cryptocurrency which enables transactions and decentralized communication while providing protection against classical as well as quantum computer attacks.  The Quantum Resistant Ledger company was founded by Peter Waterland, who found that Bitcoin, as well as Ethereum signatures are susceptible to attacks by powerful quantum computers. His research on quantum computers and signature programs let to the development of this new cryptocurrency, designed to be resistant to the present classical attacks as well as any future quantum computer attacks. Their team is made up of a diverse range of members spread out across the world, including developers (core, blockchain, mobile developers, etc.), analysts, advisors, marketing managers, designers and more.  Quantum Resistant Ledger is the first ever cryptocurrency and the only one in existence as of August 2018, to consider the threat that the future technology of quantum computing poses to cryptocurrencies and their working. It uses a technology specifically designed for post-quantum security, called XMSS, which makes it secure against powerful quantum computers even while using a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. Security against cyber-attacks is a very serious concern in this digital age, especially when you have digital assets whose loss is likely to lead you to bankruptcy.  QRL is the first blockchain technology that provides durability and stability through resistance to quantum computer attacks. The encryption methods used by modern blockchains can become vulnerable to quantum computers over the next ten years. QRL tries to create a blockchain with long-term stability. By using blockchain technology, the QRL platform creates a “ledger” that generates hashes in such a way that it is virtually impenetrable to any type of computer attack.

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Quantum Resistant Ledger ($QRL) is gaining momentum as investors seek a hedge against the accelerating capabilities of quantum computing, which pose an existential threat to traditional ECDSA-secured blockchains like Bitcoin. The community is actively discussing its upcoming QRL 2.0 mainnet upgrade, which promises post-quantum smart contracts and has spurred interest in the project as a uniquely prepared solution in an increasingly vulnerable digital asset landscape.

Innodata, Inc. is a data engineering company, which engages in providing artificial intelligence software platforms and management of its services. It operates through the following business segments: Digital Data Solutions (DDS), Synodex, and Agility. The DDS segment combines deep neural networks and human expertise in multiple domains to make unstructured information useable. The Synodex segment enables clients in the insurance and healthcare sectors to transform medical records into useable digital data and to apply technologies to the digital data to augment decision support. The Agility segment provides tools and related professional services that enable public relations and communications professionals to discover influencers, amplify messages, monitor coverage, and measure the impact of campaigns. The company was founded by Todd H. Solomon in 1988 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

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Innodata is experiencing intense debate as the community weighs strong long-term sentiment around its AI data training pipeline against immediate bearish pressure from current market volatility and chart patterns. Investors are actively scrutinizing recent management compensation agreements and institutional positioning, with the community split between those accumulating at potential support levels and those wary of the stock's recent downward trend.

BNB is the native utility token of the BNB Chain ecosystem, acting as a multi-chain asset that powers decentralized applications and facilitates value exchange across its network. It serves as the primary asset for paying transaction gas and smart contract deployment fees while providing users with tiered fee discounts on the Binance exchange. The project’s main value proposition lies in its unified multi-chain architecture, which integrates a smart contract platform, a Layer 2 scaling solution, and a decentralized data storage network into a cohesive settlement and data availability layer.  The network operates on a Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism, utilizing a group of 21 active validators known as the Cabinet to verify transactions and produce blocks every 3 seconds. Validators are elected daily based on the amount of BNB staked or delegated to them, and the system employs fast finality and slashing penalties to maintain security and integrity. To manage its long-term economy, the project uses a programmatic dual-burn strategy that permanently removes tokens through real-time fee destruction and quarterly buybacks.  Launched in 2017 by the Binance platform, the project initially distributed 50% of its 200 million token supply to the public, while the founding team received 40% and angel investors were allocated 10%. Though it began as a token on the Ethereum network, it eventually migrated to its own autonomous architecture that remains fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Today, the token's utility includes paying for network gas, participating in staking rewards, and enabling decentralized governance through which holders can vote on technical upgrades and economic changes.

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Binance Coin (BNB) is currently at the center of investor focus as Binance moves to rebalance its $1 billion SAFU reserve into Bitcoin, sparking intense debate across the crypto community regarding market transparency and institutional liquidity. Investors are actively discussing the exchange's regulatory headwinds and the long-term deflationary mechanics of the BNB chain amid broader market volatility.

Cava Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. It operates through the following segments: CAVA and CAVA Foods. The CAVA segment includes the operations of all company-owned CAVA restaurants. The CAVA Foods segment includes the production of dips and spreads used in CAVA restaurants as well as sales from the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) business. The company was founded by Brett Schulman, Ike Grigoropoulus, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Theodore Xenohristos in 2010 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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CAVA is experiencing significant momentum driven by a strong growth trajectory and expansion plans, with community sentiment fueled by positive comparisons to established competitors and high institutional interest. Traders are actively debating the sustainability of its premium valuation versus its store footprint, while many enthusiasts highlight the brand's popularity among younger demographics as a core strength.

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.

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Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) is trending following news that the Government of Greenland has approved the company's stake increase in the Tanbreez rare earth project to 92.5%, a major catalyst that investors view as de-risking a strategic Western asset. The community is actively discussing the potential for a short squeeze due to high short interest and volume, with many highlighting the company's long-term role in Western supply chain independence.

Tether (USDT) is a cryptocurrency with a value meant to mirror the value of the U.S. dollar. The idea was to create a stable cryptocurrency that can be used like digital dollars. Coins that serve this purpose of being a stable dollar substitute are called “stable coins.” Tether is the most popular stable coin and even acts as a dollar replacement on many popular exchanges! According to their site, Tether converts cash into digital currency, to anchor or “tether” the value of the coin to the price of national currencies like the US dollar, the Euro, and the Yen. Like other cryptos it uses blockchain. Unlike other cryptos, it is [according to the official Tether site] “100% backed by USD” (USD is held in reserve). The primary use of Tether is that it offers some stability to the otherwise volatile crypto space and offers liquidity to exchanges who can’t deal in dollars and with banks (for example to the sometimes controversial but leading exchange Bitfinex)  The digital coins are issued by a company called Tether Limited that is governed by the laws of the British Virgin Islands, according to the legal part of its website. It is incorporated in Hong Kong. It has emerged that Jan Ludovicus van der Velde is the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, which has been accused of being involved in the price manipulation of bitcoin, as well as tether. Many people trading on exchanges, including Bitfinex, will use tether to buy other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Tether Limited argues that using this method to buy virtual currencies allows users to move fiat in and out of an exchange more quickly and cheaply. Also, exchanges typically have rocky relationships with banks, and using Tether is a way to circumvent that.  USDT is fairly simple to use. Once on exchanges like Poloniex or Bittrex, it can be used to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It can be easily transferred from an exchange to any Omni Layer enabled wallet. Tether has no transaction fees, although external wallets and exchanges may charge one. In order to convert USDT to USD and vise versa through the Tether.to Platform, users must pay a small fee. Buying and selling Tether for Bitcoin can be done through a variety of exchanges like the ones mentioned previously or through the Tether.to platform, which also allows the conversion between USD to and from your bank account.

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Tether is currently trending due to its significant strategic investments in the media and cloud infrastructure sectors, particularly through its deepened ownership in Rumble and the facilitation of large-scale data center deals. Community discourse is heavily focused on Tether's role as a major financial backer for these platforms, with many speculators discussing the long-term potential for institutional integration and the broader impact on crypto-native payment solutions.

Personalis, Inc. engages in the provision of advanced genomic tests for cancer. The firm is also involved in providing sequencing and data analysis services to support population sequencing initiatives. The company was founded by Euan A. Ashley, Michael Snyder, Atul J. Butte, John S. West, and Russ B. Altman in February 2011 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Personalis is trending as investors digest a Q3 earnings report that highlighted a strategic decision to temporarily limit clinical test volume growth to maintain cash efficiency until further Medicare reimbursement approvals materialize. While the community is debating management's communication style and the timeline for pending coverage decisions, sentiment remains anchored in the long-term potential of the NeXT Personal platform and its critical role in emerging personalized cancer vaccine programs.

REalloys, Inc. is engaged in the rebuilding of domestic supply chain resilience for rare earth elements and magnets. It is involved in recycling, mining, oxide production, metallization, alloying, and magnet manufacturing. The company was founded on October 4, 2011 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

REalloys Inc.

REalloys Inc. is trending as it establishes itself as a critical U.S.-based player in the rare earth supply chain, with investors focused on its defense-aligned metallization facility and recent government contracts that reduce reliance on Chinese supply. The community is actively discussing the company's high-profile advisory board, recent analyst coverage, and its strategic importance to Western defense procurement mandates, while balancing excitement over its growth potential against ongoing debates regarding dilution and its pre-revenue status.

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc designs, develops, manufactures, and services integrated power systems for use in the air, on land, and at sea. The company operates its business through following segments: Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Defense and New Markets. The Civil Aerospace segment offers commercial aero engines and aftermarket services. The Power Systems segment includes engines, power systems and nuclear systems for civil power generation. The Defense segment consists of military aero engines, naval engines, submarines and aftermarket services. The New Markets segment includes development, manufacture and sales of small modular reactors (SMRs) and new electrical power solutions. The company was founded in March 1906 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “on track” to launch its reusable Neutron rocket in the fourth quarter of 2026.</li><li>He added that the Archimedes engine, which is meant to lift the Neutron rocket into orbit, is undergoing “nasty” tests right now.</li><li>The successful launch of Neutron would put Rocket Lab in a position to on-ramp to the U.S. Government's NSSL Lane 1 program, a five-year contract valued at $5.6 billion.&nbsp;</li></ul>Rocket Lab (RKLB) CEO Peter Beck on Thursday told Stocktwits that the company is “pushing very hard” to make sure the to launch Neutron by the fourth quarter of 2026, provided its Archidemes engine can survive a series of “nasty” ongoing tests.“We're on track, but you know it is a rocket program at the end of the day,” he said in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DYQmsRRzK4E">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits, adding that Neutron meets the company’s target of reusability. “It’s reliable and it can scale quickly.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB/">RKLB’s stock</a> rocketed over 10% on Thursday to an over two-month high of over $82 and on track for a five-day rally. It was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around the company rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, while chatter increased to ‘high’ from normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_16_123905_png_283ef22a7f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-16 123905.png" width="1261" height="135"><figcaption>RKLB retail sentiment and message volume on April 16 as of 1:00 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>According to one user on the platform, Neutron’s launch could finally push RKLB’s stock price beyond $100. Its current record high stands just shy of that threshold at $96.58, seen on January 16.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/D_trane/message/650442229</stembedurl><blockquote>"It is a new vehicle and a whole lot of new design. And you can see it sitting on the pad — it looks completely different to anything that's flown before."&nbsp; — Peter Beck, CEO, Rocket Lab</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Neutron Launch Depends On Archimedes Success</h2>Rocket Lab’s Archimedes engine, the liquid‑rocket powerplant designed specifically to lift the Neutron rocket into orbit, is undergoing “nasty” tests right now, Beck told Stocktwits. "If we just had to go up, it's super easy — we'd be in orbit by now. But the reality is, it's just as important to go up as it is to come back down and be reusable again,” he said.Beck said the tests involve backing off propellant pressures to simulate re-entry conditions and moments when ullage gases mix with the remaining propellant in ways that can cause engines to behave badly. He described it as "force-feeding your baby a food that it really doesn't like and monitoring the outcome.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Speedbumps In Development</h2>In the fourth quarter (Q4), the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rocket-lab-gets-slew-of-price-target-cuts/chdgyNgRz9">reported</a> that a test tank failed at a joint built by a third-party contractor while Rocket Lab's own Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine was still being commissioned. According to Beck, on the Q4 earnings call, a later launch with lower beats an earlier launch that fails.&nbsp;In March, qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank of Neutron resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial. At the time, Rocket Lab said there was no significant damage to the test structure or facilities, and that the next Stage 1 tank was already in production.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Neutron Is ‘Mission Enabling,’ Not ‘Mission Critical’</h2>When Neutron debuts, it will be a commercial milestone; more importantly, it will put Rocket Lab in a position to on-ramp onto the US Government's NSSL Lane 1 program, which is a five-year contract valued at $5.6 billion. However, according to Beck, it’s only one piece of the puzzle."Neutron is certainly mission enabling, but it's not mission critical. The rocket always steals the show, but there's a bunch of stuff we're focused on that are really needle moving for the company in the next 12 to 24 months," said Beck.According to him, the goal is to build a “long-term, multi-generational, sustainable space business” that goes beyond the business of launching rockets.&nbsp;The company is often&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/rocket-lab-vs-space-x-rklb-ceo-says-they-are-two-very-separate-companies/cZJvlr4RID0">compared to SpaceX</a> when it comes to the space economy, and retail investors are hoping the upcoming IPO for Elon Musk’s space company will be bullish for Rocket Lab’s shares as well. RKLB’s stock has gained over 13% year-to-date and jumped nearly 300% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/rocket-lab-vs-space-x-rklb-ceo-says-they-are-two-very-separate-companies/cZJvlr4RID0">EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab Vs. Space X – ‘Nobody Does Small Launch Better Than Us,’ Says RKLB CEO Peter Beck</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck speaks during the opening of the new Rocket Lab factory on October 12, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck Says Neutron Is ‘On Track’ For Q4 2026 – If Its Archimedes Engine Can Survive All The ‘Nasty’ Tests

Rocket Lab CEO said that while Neutron is “mission enabling,” it is not “mission critical” to the company’s larger vision during an exclusive interview with Stocktwits. 

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck Says Neutron Is ‘On Track’ For Q4 2026 – If Its Archimedes Engine Can Survive All The ‘Nasty’ Tests

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Rocket Lab CEO said that while Neutron is “mission enabling,” it is not “mission critical” to the company’s larger vision during an exclusive interview with Stocktwits. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck positioned Rocket Lab as a diversified space infrastructure provider rather than a pure launch competitor.</li><li>He said the company is expanding across launch, satellite systems, and in-orbit services to build a broader business model.</li><li>Rocket Lab unveiled its ‘Gauss’ propulsion system earlier this week to address growing satellite constellation demand.</li></ul>Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) CEO Peter Beck said Thursday the company is not a direct competitor to SpaceX, describing the two businesses as “very separate” in focus and strategy.“We have two very separate companies doing separate things,” he told Stocktwits in an <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DYQmsRRzK4E">exclusive interview</a>. “If you want a completely direct answer, I mean, nobody does small launch better than us.”&nbsp;According to Beck, one of the key differences between SpaceX and Rocket Lab is that the former is focused on providing services from orbit, whereas Rocket Lab is looking to build a complete portfolio of projects.<blockquote>So we sell the picks and shovels for everybody else to mine their gold. And also, ultimately, we'll own our own gold mine as well.– Peter Beck, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Lab Corp.</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Rocket Lab’s Strategy Focuses On Building A Full Space Ecosystem</h2>Beck said that there is a “big market opportunity” in having a larger focus and providing tools so that others can launch their missions successfully.&nbsp;“What we're trying to do here is obviously have our own clear path in those services in orbit, but along the way, provide for everybody else,” he told Stocktwits. “We're building a long-term, multi-generational, sustainable space business that is not just directed on one thing, where it's diversified across a complete portfolio of projects and systems and everything else.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are Retail Traders Feeling About RKLB Stock?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB’s stock</a> rose more than 8% at market open, while retail sentiment around the company improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp; Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPACEX">SpaceX</a>, which is not publicly listed yet, trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_16_084931_png_1036ea1e41.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-16 084931.png" width="1257" height="149"><figcaption>RKLB retail sentiment and message volume on April 16 as of 9:40 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The uptick in sentiment around RKLB’s stock came after Rocket Lab&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/inside-rocket-labs-gauss-thruster-retail-sees-spacex-lite-in-the-making/cZJqanwRIvc">announced</a> a new electric satellite propulsion system on Wednesday, called ‘Gauss’, designed to fulfill growing constellation demand in commercial and national security space missions.&nbsp;Retail traders on Stocktwits called Rocket Lab “SpaceX Lite” and forecast that RKLB’s stock could see a boost from the SpaceX initial public offering (IPO), expected in the summer.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/ryanap96/message/650434861</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockQuoteOfficial/message/650209829</stembedurl>RKLB’s stock has gained over 4% year-to-date and more than quadrupled in value over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/6/arthur-hayes-calls-market-a-no-trade-zone-amid-us-iran-tensions/cZJvSWwRIDa">Arthur Hayes Calls Market A ‘No Trade Zone’ Amid US-Iran Tensions – Maps Out Four War Outcomes For Bitcoin</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

RocketLab CEO, Peter Beck poses for a portrait at the company's Auckland headquarters on June 10, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Rocket Lab Vs. Space X – ‘Nobody Does Small Launch Better Than Us,’ Says RKLB CEO Peter Beck

In an exclusive interview with Stocktwits, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “very separate” from SpaceX, citing differences in strategy and market focus.

Rocket Lab Vs. SpaceX – RKLB CEO Says They Are Two ‘Very Separate’ Companies 

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In an exclusive interview with Stocktwits, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is “very separate” from SpaceX, citing differences in strategy and market focus.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thrusters are engineered for mass production, with a production line that can already produce over 200 units annually.&nbsp;</li><li>Space companies have been having their moment in the spotlight amid NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering, which is expected to be valued at a whopping $2 trillion.&nbsp;</li><li>Retail traders on Stocktwits discussed the announcement, with some comparing Rocket Lab to SpaceX for its innovations.</li></ul>Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) was in the retail spotlight on Tuesday after the company announced a new electric satellite propulsion system, called ‘Gauss’, designed to fulfil growing constellation demand in commercial and national security space missions. &nbsp;Retail chatter around the stock jumped from ‘low’ to ‘normal’ levels, growing 154% in the past day, according to Stocktwits data, with users discussing the new electric propulsion system widely.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Gauss Thruster?</h2>Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster, named after German astronomer and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss, is an electric propulsion system designed to produce a higher specific impulse, or better fuel efficiency, compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems, making it more efficient for longer missions.While electric propulsion systems are typically hard to produce in high volumes, leading to supply chain issues, Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thrusters are engineered for mass production, with a production line that can already produce over 200 units annually, ensuring it can meet demand for both commercial and national security space applications.Founder and CEO, Peter Beck, noted that while proliferated constellations have become the norm for commercial and national security space users, the propulsion systems for the spacecraft in orbit have not been available at scale.“Rocket Lab is solving this bottleneck with Gauss. We’ve successfully scaled other satellite components to thousands of units per year to meet the market’s needs for volume and speed, now we’re giving electric satellite propulsion the same treatment,” Beck said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Space Surge</h2>Rocket Lab is a space company that provides launch services and on-orbit management solutions, among others, to private and government players. &nbsp;The company’s spacecraft are supporting NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first planned private commercial mission to Venus. It also played a critical role in the crewed lunar flyby mission Artemis II.Space companies have been <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-rocket-lab-stock-is-rising-today/cZJq22bRIH1">having their moment in the spotlight</a> amid NASA's Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering, which is expected to be valued at a whopping $2 trillion. Earlier, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas listed the top 15 space stocks in a report, with RKLB shares making the list.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Saying?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RKLB stock improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours.One user, citing the new electric propulsion system, called the company ‘SpaceX lite’ for its innovation.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockQuoteOfficial/message/650209829</stembedurl>Another user appreciated what the company could do for NASA with its new electric propulsion.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/2damoooooo/message/650237936</stembedurl>A third user said the company’s gains should be much higher amid the new announcement.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Doomsayer681/message/650229178</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB stock</a> was up nearly 4% at the time of writing, and has risen more than 278% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gsat-stock-to-hit-18-year-high-amazon-acquires-globalstar-for-over-23-premium/cZJq3Z2RIHV">GSAT Stock On Track To Hit 18-Year High As Amazon Acquires Globalstar For Over 23% Premium</a>

 In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Rocket Lab USA Inc.

Inside Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster: Why Retail Sees 'SpaceX Lite’ In The Making

Rocket Lab’s Gauss Thruster, announced on Tuesday, is an electric propulsion system designed to improve fuel efficiency for space missions compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The two companies have already launched seven missions since 2023 with 100% success.&nbsp;</li><li>This new agreement marks the second in a series of iQPS launches expected to be announced over a six-month period, highlighting robust demand for Rocket Lab’s launch offerings.&nbsp;</li><li>Rocket Lab’s next launch for iQPS is scheduled to take place no earlier than May 2026, the company said.</li></ul>Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) edged up nearly 1% in Thursday’s extended trading hours, reversing course after having ended the day in red, following the company’s announcement of signing another multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc.The deal further strengthens Rocket Lab as the primary launch provider for the Japanese satellite maker, bringing the total number of Electron missions with the company to 15. Electron is Rocket Lab’s small satellite launch vehicle.The two companies have already launched seven missions since 2023 with 100% success.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Launch Momentum</h2>This new agreement marks the second in a series of iQPS launches expected to be announced over a six-month period, highlighting robust demand for Rocket Lab’s launch offerings.Each mission will deploy iQPS’ QPS-SAR satellites using Rocket Lab’s Motorized Lightband separation system, with its vertically integrated manufacturing of launch and space systems minimizing scheduling uncertainties and improving reliability for an efficient rollout of iQPS’s satellite constellation across multiple missions.Rocket Lab’s next launch for iQPS is scheduled to take place no earlier than May 2026, the company said.“Success in space requires a dependable launch partner. Our expanded partnership with iQPS is built on our consistent execution across the many missions we’ve launched for them already, and we’re proud to continue delivering their Earth-imaging constellation to space as we deepen our role as their primary launch provider,” said Brian Rogers, Vice President of Global Launch Services.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB stock</a> declined from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user expressed optimism over the after-hours green move.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Winthedays/message/649881497</stembedurl>Shares of RKLB have declined more than 12% so far this year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/now-snow-zs-intu-stocks-plummet-anthropic-connection/cZJWKWuRIsS">NOW, SNOW, ZS, INTU Stocks Plummet — What's The Anthropic Connection With Software Selloffs?</a>

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Rocket Lab announced signing another multi-launch deal with the Japanese satellite maker, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, bringing the total missions with the company to 15.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab expects the transaction to close in April.</li><li>The deal will strengthen Rocket Lab’s position as a full-service space company, enhancing its capabilities in launch, spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite components, it said.&nbsp;</li><li>The announcement comes shortly after Rocket Lab completed its first dedicated launch for the European Space Agency over the weekend.</li></ul>Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) edged about 0.9% higher in Monday’s post-trading hours after the company announced that it had received regulatory approval to acquire space laser optical communications company Mynaric AG, marking its first European footprint.Rocket Lab said in a statement that the transaction had been approved by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. It added that it expects the transaction to close in April.RKLB shares closed down by 5.8% on Monday amid a broader market selloff.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Transaction Rationale</h2>Mynaric’s acquisition is set to strengthen Rocket Lab’s position as a full-service space company, enhancing its capabilities in launch, spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite components.Laser communication, which is critical for satellite constellations due to its high data speeds, security, and scalability, has faced supply and cost challenges. Rocket Lab aims to address this by scaling Mynaric’s optical terminal production, leveraging its track record of making space components more accessible, the company said.The deal also establishes Rocket Lab’s first European base in Germany. Mynaric already supplies terminals for Rocket Lab’s SDA satellite contracts, and the company plans to improve production efficiency, reliability, and delivery timelines for customers.“We’re an exciting step closer to expanding our ability to support the German and European space industry at a much greater level,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck.The announcement comes shortly after Rocket Lab completed its first <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rklb-stock-set-for-rebound-retail-interest-spikes-after-esa-launch/cZERLi2RIZh">dedicated launch for the European Space Agency</a> (ESA) over the weekend.Rocket Lab also said that Mynaric will continue to be headquartered in Munich, Germany, after the deal, helping it expand its ability to support German and broader European space programs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RKLB">RKLB shares</a> jumped from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘normal’ message volumes.One bullish user cheered the ‘massive’ news from the company.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Willd123/message/648986619</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish user speculated that Rocket Lab would possibly get a big share of the ESA's 2026–2028 budget.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Space_Cowbell/message/648986195</stembedurl>&nbsp;RKLB stock has gained more than 220% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did RKLB Stock Edge Up After-Hours?

Rocket Lab said in a statement that the Mynaric acquisition had been approved by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Intuitive Machines’ Q4 revenue fell 18% year-on-year to $44.8 million, missing the $59 million analyst consensus.</li><li>The company ended 2025 with $582.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up significantly from $207.6 million the previous year.</li><li>The firm aims to achieve positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization in 2026.&nbsp;</li></ul>Intuitive Machines Inc. (LUNR) said on Thursday that it anticipates $1 billion in revenue in 2026, which would represent a more than fourfold jump from its 2025 revenue of $210 million.&nbsp;The company also released its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings, recording a 18% year-on-year (YoY) drop in revenue to $44.8 million, below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $59 million, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Loss For The Quarter Narrows</h2>Net loss for the quarter narrowed to $59.6 million from a loss of $165 million last year.&nbsp;Revenue was primarily driven by Intuitive’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services III (OMES III), and Near Space Network Services (NSNS).&nbsp;The company’s focused approach to higher-margin service revenue helped improve its gross margin to 19% in the quarter, reflecting consistent margin gains throughout the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LUNR">Intuitive Machines' stock</a> traded over 4% lower on Thursday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_19_091906_png_c1ce24afdc.webp" alt="LUNR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 19, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="929" height="108"><figcaption>LUNR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on Mar. 19, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Cash Flow, Backlog Growth And Outlook&nbsp;</h2>Despite operating losses, Intuitive Machines saw a $11.7 million YoY improvement in free cash flow use, totaling $56 million for 2025. The company ended 2025 with $582.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up significantly from $207.6 million the previous year.&nbsp;As of the end of February, the company maintained a substantial backlog of approximately $943 million, positioning it for continued revenue generation in upcoming lunar and near-space missions.&nbsp;Intuitive Machines anticipates full-year 2026 revenue of $900 million to $1 billion, along with positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Analysts estimate a revenue of $899.9 million. The company plans to continue capitalizing on NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services and the next CLPS awards.<blockquote>“Intuitive Machines intends to invest in expanding its Near Space Network Services and establish a solar system internet independent of Earth.”-Steve Altemus, CEO, Intuitive Machines.</blockquote>LUNR stock has gained over 149% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ltrx-stock-jumps-today-why-investors-appear-enthusiastic-about-the-partnership-between-lantronix-and-unusual-machines/cZ3ajfyRIhP">LTRX Stock Jumps Today – Here’s Why Investors Appear Enthusiastic About The Partnership Between Lantronix And Unusual Machines</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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