📝 Executive Summary
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has acquired over 705,000 shares of Rocket Lab, signaling a strong long-term conviction in the space company despite a 57% decline from its May highs. The purchase, valued at approximately $45 million, reflects a strategic bet on Rocket Lab's vertical integration and expanding contract pipeline, even as the company navigates delays to its Neutron rocket and recent NASA contract losses.