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Rocket Lab’s Q2 revenue of $234.1M cleared the $231.6M consensus, but the more consequential signal is the $2.36B backlog. Demand visibility is strengthening; the harder test is turning that pipeline into revenue while investment remains heavy and the loss per share widened beyond expectations to $0.08. Q3 guidance of $250M-$265M suggests continued scale, yet challenger status will be earned through execution. Neutron’s launch pad is due to enter service in Q4 2026, while a maiden flight this year remains uncertain. My read: backlog conversion can support the near-term case, but Neutron delivery will determine whether commercial-space momentum becomes a durable competitive position. Not advice, just analysis. #RocketLabRevenueBeat