Rocket Lab Corp ( RKLB ) shares are rising in extended trading on Monday after the company scheduled its next Electron launch.

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What To Know: Rocket Lab ( RKLB ) has announced the launch window for its upcoming “Raise And Shine” mission, the first of two dedicated launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Rocket Lab’s 19th launch this year.

The mission will commence from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 during a launch window that opens on Dec. 5. The launch aims to deploy the agency’s RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4) spacecraft.

Rocket Lab ( RKLB ) said the second dedicated launch on Electron for the JAXA program is scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2026. The pair of planned missions are Rocket Lab’s first dedicated Electron launches directly contracted with JAXA.

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RKLB Price Action: Rocket Lab ( RKLB ) shares closed Monday up 5.33%. The stock was up another 1.74% in after-hours, trading at $43.19 at the time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.

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