# Rocket Lab Targets SpaceX Alternative

> Cantor Fitzgerald calls Rocket Lab the only viable SpaceX competitor.
- Title: Rocket Lab Targets SpaceX Alternative · 24/7 Wall St.
- Summary: Cantor Fitzgerald calls Rocket Lab the only viable SpaceX competitor. Cantor Fitzgerald says Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket could become the only viable…
- Keywords: rocket lab, spacex, neutron rocket, cantor fitzgerald, space force, iridium acquisition, space industry, Rocket, Lab, Targets, Alternative, 24/7 Wall St.
- Source: 24/7 Wall St. — https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/21/rocket-lab-poised-to-become-only-viable-alternative-to-spacex-says-cantor-fitzgerald
- Author: Rich Duprey
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:01:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rocket lab, spacex, neutron rocket, cantor fitzgerald, space force, iridium acquisition, space industry
## Cantor Fitzgerald analysis
Cantor Fitzgerald named rocket lab the only listed stock challenging space x at scale.

> Rocket Lab the only listed stock that can challenge SpaceX at scale
## Neutron rocket debut
Neutron rocket targets first flight later this year with 20 launches per engine.

> Neutron is uniquely positioned to become the only viable alternative to space x
## Iridium acquisition
Rocket lab secured $397 million space force contract for iridium acquisition.

> Rocket lab secured funding for iridium acquisition
## Financial performance
Rocket lab revenue hit $234 million in q2 fy26, up 62% year-over-year.

> Q2 fy26 revenue reached a record $234.07 million, up 62.0% year-over-year
## Space force demand
Space force names rocket lab prime contractor for $71.2 billion budget.

> Space force fy 2027 budget request names rocket lab as nssl prime contractor
## Investor outlook
Rocket lab stock targets $122 price with execution risks ahead.

> Rocket lab stock warrants research as long-duration space infrastructure holding
## Key takeaway

Cantor Fitzgerald says Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket could become the only viable alternative to SpaceX once operational.