Should You Buy Rocket Lab Stock Before Its New Rocket Takes Flight?

The next 12 months are crucial for Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB). After years of consistent growth with its small Electron rocket system, the company is set to test and debut a new rocket type called the Neutron later this year to compete directly with the dominant SpaceX. As an unprofitable mover in the space economy, Rocket Lab is banking on the Neutron to help bring the company to a larger scale financially and finally turn a profit. Plus, it could be the springboard for the company's long-term satellite constellation plans.By the end of this year, Rocket Lab is scheduled to perform a test flight with the Neutron. This is the final step before commercialization and revenue generation from launch contracts. Does that mean you should buy Rocket Lab stock before the Neutron takes flight?When launching a rocket, there are three important items for a commercial customer: cost, payload, and reliability (meaning the rocket is not likely to blow up). Rocket Lab's Electron rocket -- its only commercialized rocket today -- has a small payload of just 300 kilograms versus 13,000 for the workhorse Falcon 9 from SpaceX.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool