Rocket Lab's stock rose 2.13% in pre-market trading following the successful launch of the 'RAISE And Shine' mission for Japan's space agency, JAXA. This mission is the first of two exclusive contracts with JAXA, marking Rocket Lab's 19th launch of 2025. The successful launch has bolstered investor confidence, contributing to a year-to-date stock increase of 141.42%, with shares closing at $62.80. The broader market sentiment remains moderately optimistic, as indicated by the current fear and greed index.