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Rocket Labvs.Viasat

RKLB vs VSAT · both in Space industry & satellites, part of the Defense, security & space value chain: Launch, satellite communications and space systems, civil and military.

Rocket Lab is about 4.0× larger than Viasat by market cap; year to date, Viasat leads (+109.7% vs −2.1%).

Side by side

RKLBVSAT
Market cap$47.9B$12B
Price$66.91$72.46
Today−2.0%+0.3%
Return YTD−2.1%+109.7%
Return 1Y+53.9%+158.8%
P/E
P/S62.32.6
P/B13.72.6

Data as of 2026-08-26 · updates daily after U.S. close

The two companies

Rocket LabRKLB

NASDAQ · USA

Electron puts small payloads in orbit today; the larger Neutron is still in development. Rocket Lab also sells satellite platforms and components to other operators.

LaunchSatellite systemsSpace commercialization
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ViasatVSAT

NASDAQ · USA

Satellite broadband for aircraft cabins and remote areas, plus secure links for defense customers.

Satellite communicationsDefense exposureConnectivity
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