Rocket Lab and Other Space Stocks Are Soaring. Donald Trump Wants to Go to Mars. - Barron's

1. Trump aims for Mars, boosting interest in space stocks. 2. NASA's Artemis program costs near $100 billion for Mars ambitions. 3. Commercial options may favor businesses like SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and Intuitive Machines. 4. Rocket Lab and similar stocks saw significant premarket gains following the announcement. 5. Elon Musk's SpaceX plans a Mars mission as early as 2026.