[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@itschrisray](/creator/twitter/itschrisray) "@REdebtlawyer @Mgfitness24 Theyre not trying to Its just the end goal once they can afford to do it without diluting or raising more money. Launch and Space Systems will eventually make them profitable and allow them to build their own constellation. Especially when Neutron is flying"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948552383291658526) 2025-07-25 01:14:25 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements "After the 8-9% fall yesterday you couldve got $RKLB for ANOTHER X% off this morning Crazy discounts people Dont complain when its $XX and youre looking for a good entry point. (Good entry point is now)"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947793138635911207) 2025-07-22 22:57:27 UTC XXX followers, 4038 engagements "@morganbrandso No I believe the upcoming Wallops launch was for a HASTE mission. I thought it was sometime next week too"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948322565811806662) 2025-07-24 10:01:12 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements "Im skeptical the 100-200 satellites to of millions of phones with perfect voice clarity and video calling is realistic. As for taking longer its already been delayed and pushed back years. More years of OpEx costs and fueling R&D without any meaningful revenue . Inflation tariffs on certain materials etc"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1949076278688059402) 2025-07-26 11:56:11 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements "$ASTS investors after X dilution events and X delays to the first commercial satellite launch since going public"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948577571915923551) 2025-07-25 02:54:30 UTC XXX followers, 5657 engagements "Would love to hear the status of Electron reusability from $RKLB leadership. This is something thats almost never discussed in press releases social media posts or recent earnings conference calls. After abandoning the idea of catching parachuting boosters with a helicopter $RKLB mentioned they would pursue a simple parachute splashdown and boat recovery of the rockets first stage. These would then be refurbished and reflown but there have been little to no updates about this. I understand theyre focused on Neutron but reflying an Electron booster could be a huge catalyst for the stock as"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947276042277736550) 2025-07-21 12:42:41 UTC XXX followers, 7463 engagements "You probably dont realize how bullish the upcoming Victus Haze mission is for $RKLB. First let me say that it all relates to Golden Dome - a monumental missile defense project estimated to cost a minimum of $175B with $13B in funding already secured. So whats Victus Haze and how does it tie into Golden Dome The U.S. Space Forces Victus Haze mission is one of its most significant military exercises in orbit to date. It focuses on demonstrating tactically responsive space (TacRS) capabilities - particularly the ability to rapidly launch a satellite and perform rendezvous and proximity"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947652966384865744) 2025-07-22 13:40:27 UTC XXX followers, 26.9K engagements "$LMND and $NBIS have each been consolidating for over a month 👀"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948390342656455005) 2025-07-24 14:30:31 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "$RKLB reports Launch Complex X is on track for its official opening next month 👀"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948531126685106279) 2025-07-24 23:49:57 UTC XXX followers, 2423 engagements "@FranciscoSpace5 Oh hell yeah this is awesome Nice find The Space Force connection is STRONG for $RKLB"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947846064939405589) 2025-07-23 02:27:45 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "In XX years no one will remember who came first SpaceX or $RKLB"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947833116611252632) 2025-07-23 01:36:18 UTC XXX followers, 8931 engagements "@jusbar23 @REdebtlawyer @Just1nMKE First good comment thanks Still just putting AST in my pass pile. More than content with my other positions and cant seem to feel the conviction on this one. Genuinely hope all $ASTS investors see their expectations realized with this stock but I just see too many risks"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1949069119065842105) 2025-07-26 11:27:44 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "$RKLB CEO Peter Beck meeting with US senators to discuss SDA missions. More and more dots connecting themselves theres a clear trend here. I feel there are big contracts in the works 👀"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948398577287401895) 2025-07-24 15:03:14 UTC XXX followers, 19.4K engagements "@Mgfitness24 Thats what happens when you have zero revenue and want to build an entire satellite constellation 😬"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948525991338672345) 2025-07-24 23:29:32 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "In the comments of one of my recent posts @FranciscoSpace5 pointed out that a retired Space Force lieutenant general currently sits on $RKLB's Board. It made me think. Besides Peter Beck who else sits on $RKLB's Board of Directors 👇🧵"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193366228779471) 2025-07-24 01:27:48 UTC XXX followers, 6853 engagements "I only have XXXX $BTC and X $ETH Plus about $1500 across other altcoins Okay or not enough"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948382724961566853) 2025-07-24 14:00:15 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "They each had things to actually sell within the first few years of being founded. AST has no source of income except to raise more money every time they run out. Their launches keep getting delayed and the first installment of the constellation is already costing more than expected. Just not worth the investment imo"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948944624933876161) 2025-07-26 03:13:02 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "@REdebtlawyer Just the ones with no revenue handshake agreements and unproven tech thats been delayed 2+ years and cost way more than originally planned"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948898989769998802) 2025-07-26 00:11:42 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements "The best part about the huge $RKLB gains this week isnt just the increased share price. Its WHO was buying $RKLB and how much. Millions of dollars from large financial institutions FINALLY flowed into $RKLB this past week. Why is this important Large institutional buyers dont trade stocks flippantly like retail investors. They do their due diligence buy a stock and hold it. This means we can probably expect the share price to be a bit more stable and not see price erosion like weve experienced in the past. Large institutional buying can serve to create a new floor for a stock and thats what I"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1946942601632129298) 2025-07-20 14:37:43 UTC XXX followers, 28.5K engagements "Who is this guy And how will he help double $RKLB's market cap This is General Michael Guetlein the Vice Chief of Space Operations for the US Space Force. He's also the guy that last year awarded $RKLB the Victus Haze contract - a mission that involves launching a spacecraft with very little notice to rendezvoux with a (pretend) adversarial satellite. The pair will then engage in a cat-and-mouse threat-response scenario. If rapid rocket launches military spacecraft and a strong demonstration of space domain awareness over and around the United States sounds familiar you might be thinking of"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947830122717106685) 2025-07-23 01:24:24 UTC XXX followers, 15.2K engagements "Do you prefer to have a low-mix high conviction portfolio of just a few stocks OR A balanced portfolio thats more diversified across multiple sectors (20 different positions)"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1949105280123384238) 2025-07-26 13:51:26 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "$RKLB I feel like the first half of the year went by super quickly but it suddenly slowed down in July. Theres been a lot happening for $RKLB recently - lots of progress being made. I fully believe well see Neutron fly by EOY"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948740365613232435) 2025-07-25 13:41:23 UTC XXX followers, 6004 engagements "Matt Ocko Board member since 2017 - Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner of venture capital fund DCVC - Former investor at VantagePoint Softbank Ventures Sevin Rosen Funds & Helix Investments - Holds a degree in Physics from Yale - Former co-founder of Da Vinci Systems"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193385681977691) 2025-07-24 01:27:53 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Jon A. Olson Appointed in 2021 - Boasts 40+ years in the semiconductor industry - Held leadership positions in finance & operations at Intel - Was CFO at Xilinx for 10+ years (later acquired by AMD) - Advises Indiana University's Kelley Scool of Business"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193371362558257) 2025-07-24 01:27:50 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Getting back into $AMD a month ago was such an easy decision. Up XX% already and this thing has so much more room to run"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1949083442802553150) 2025-07-26 12:24:39 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Just wait til $RKLB partners with Capella Space (owned by $IONQ) to mine $BTC in space with quantum computers"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1945490046884127019) 2025-07-16 14:25:47 UTC XXX followers, 3976 engagements "This collection of board members bring TONS of valuable expereince and connections to $RKLB that make them invaluable. To read more about them Rocket Lab has a dedicated page on their website:"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193389649830056) 2025-07-24 01:27:54 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Me and my empty wallet watching $NBIS leave the station"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947297134610461033) 2025-07-21 14:06:30 UTC XXX followers, 2692 engagements "Kenneth R. Possenriede Appointed in August 2024 - XX years at Lockheed Martin in roles like CFO & Treasurer - Managed global treasury capital markets & program finance -Holds BA in Economics from Rutgers & MBA from U of Michigan - Advises Rutgers Foundation"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193383408615886) 2025-07-24 01:27:52 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "The Missile Defense Agencys (MDA) SHIELD contract is a massive 10-year multiple-award IDIQ valued up to $XXX billion for advanced defense capabilities against airborne threats. Heres how $RKLB can benefit: - $RKLB s HASTE vehicle closely aligns with SHIELDs emphasis on rapid scalable missile defense capabilities & advanced airborne threat countermeasures. - $RKLB s existing role in government hypersonic technology development and multiple IDIQ contracts with the DoD puts them in a good position to win more. - $RKLB s recent acquisition of Geost (specialist in electro-optical and infrared"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1949094281425158455) 2025-07-26 13:07:43 UTC XXX followers, 2046 engagements "@PNRusty My biggest concern with $ASTS is their tech working at scale. Not to mention delays and cost overruns. Very cool idea and I can see the huge upside if it all comes to fruition but Ill probably just watch from the sidelines"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948394165412278638) 2025-07-24 14:45:43 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "@TheTurbo2k19 Right both will exist but itll be like Coke and Pepsi. Theyll be seen more as equals instead of SpaceX in 1st place and $RKLB in a far distant 2nd"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947953152508170392) 2025-07-23 09:33:17 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.) Joined post-retirement from U.S. Space Force in late 2023 - First female officer promoted to 3-star general in the USSF - Served as Space Force's inaugural Director of Staff where she helped establish the new branch - Holds multiple military medals and awards - 35+ years marked by leadership in military space ops policy and international affairs"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193379273105625) 2025-07-24 01:27:51 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Merline Saintil Appointed in 2021 - 20+ years leading product teams at Intuit Yahoo PayPal Adobe & Sun Microsystems - Recognized by Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence & Business Insider's XX Most Powerful Women Engineers globally - Holds a BS in Comp Sci & MBA from Carnegie Mellon"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193375401787624) 2025-07-24 01:27:51 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Alex Slusky Board member since 2021 - Founder & Managing Director of Vector Capital - Chairman & CEO of Vector Acquisition Corp - Worked at both McKinsey and Microsoft in early years - Sits on the board of mulitple tech companies - BA in Economics & MBA from Harvard"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193388055982295) 2025-07-24 01:27:54 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "@REdebtlawyer @Mgfitness24 Theyre going to build a constellation but I doubt it will be consumer telecom. Theyre taking in $500M a year but wont attempt to build a constellation until they can afford to - they need Neutron flying regularly for that"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948553845308882950) 2025-07-25 01:20:13 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements "The Federal government WANTS $RKLB s Neutron to exist. They want more medium lift options. This will get approved as will the temporary kedging method. The dredging project was approved by VMRC in May but the company has yet to start digging because its still awaiting federal sign-off from the Army Corps of Engineers"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1947796815887405350) 2025-07-22 23:12:03 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "What are the odds $RKLB announces a launch date for Neutron during the earnings call in X weeks 🤔"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948373123901878540) 2025-07-24 13:22:06 UTC XXX followers, 15.7K engagements "@Just1nMKE @REdebtlawyer He has an actual service and products people can pay for and receive AST is an X year old company that hasnt had a commercial product offering for its entire existence"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948938772998963601) 2025-07-26 02:49:47 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Dr. Edward H. Frank Apointed in 2022 - Over XX years in tech leadership - VP of Macintosh Hardware Eng. at Apple - Led R&D at Broadcom - Foudned Epigram (acquired in 1999) - Holds over XX patents - Holds BS/MS degrees from Stanford & a PhD from Carnegie Mellon"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1948193368082698636) 2025-07-24 01:27:49 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements "Maybe Im crazy but I think Zoox by $AMZN is the best take on an urban robotaxi. Why should robotaxis be retrofitted consumer vehicles or even resemble them No need for driver seats or having everyone sit face-forward. I like that the interior compartment resembles a modern day carriage - where people can read or work with ample space listen to music or talk to one another while facing each other. It seems more spacious than a typical car and I can just see getting around this way with friends to be a better experience. Getting a ride to a concert or sports match with a bunch of friends in"  [@itschrisray](/creator/x/itschrisray) on [X](/post/tweet/1946765862230266017) 2025-07-20 02:55:25 UTC XXX followers, 1864 engagements
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"@REdebtlawyer @Mgfitness24 Theyre not trying to Its just the end goal once they can afford to do it without diluting or raising more money. Launch and Space Systems will eventually make them profitable and allow them to build their own constellation. Especially when Neutron is flying"
@itschrisray on X 2025-07-25 01:14:25 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
"After the 8-9% fall yesterday you couldve got $RKLB for ANOTHER X% off this morning Crazy discounts people Dont complain when its $XX and youre looking for a good entry point. (Good entry point is now)" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-22 22:57:27 UTC XXX followers, 4038 engagements
"@morganbrandso No I believe the upcoming Wallops launch was for a HASTE mission. I thought it was sometime next week too" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 10:01:12 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
"Im skeptical the 100-200 satellites to of millions of phones with perfect voice clarity and video calling is realistic. As for taking longer its already been delayed and pushed back years. More years of OpEx costs and fueling R&D without any meaningful revenue . Inflation tariffs on certain materials etc" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 11:56:11 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
"$ASTS investors after X dilution events and X delays to the first commercial satellite launch since going public" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-25 02:54:30 UTC XXX followers, 5657 engagements
"Would love to hear the status of Electron reusability from $RKLB leadership. This is something thats almost never discussed in press releases social media posts or recent earnings conference calls. After abandoning the idea of catching parachuting boosters with a helicopter $RKLB mentioned they would pursue a simple parachute splashdown and boat recovery of the rockets first stage. These would then be refurbished and reflown but there have been little to no updates about this. I understand theyre focused on Neutron but reflying an Electron booster could be a huge catalyst for the stock as" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-21 12:42:41 UTC XXX followers, 7463 engagements
"You probably dont realize how bullish the upcoming Victus Haze mission is for $RKLB. First let me say that it all relates to Golden Dome - a monumental missile defense project estimated to cost a minimum of $175B with $13B in funding already secured. So whats Victus Haze and how does it tie into Golden Dome The U.S. Space Forces Victus Haze mission is one of its most significant military exercises in orbit to date. It focuses on demonstrating tactically responsive space (TacRS) capabilities - particularly the ability to rapidly launch a satellite and perform rendezvous and proximity" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-22 13:40:27 UTC XXX followers, 26.9K engagements
"$LMND and $NBIS have each been consolidating for over a month 👀" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 14:30:31 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"$RKLB reports Launch Complex X is on track for its official opening next month 👀" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 23:49:57 UTC XXX followers, 2423 engagements
"@FranciscoSpace5 Oh hell yeah this is awesome Nice find The Space Force connection is STRONG for $RKLB" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-23 02:27:45 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"In XX years no one will remember who came first SpaceX or $RKLB" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-23 01:36:18 UTC XXX followers, 8931 engagements
"@jusbar23 @REdebtlawyer @Just1nMKE First good comment thanks Still just putting AST in my pass pile. More than content with my other positions and cant seem to feel the conviction on this one. Genuinely hope all $ASTS investors see their expectations realized with this stock but I just see too many risks" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 11:27:44 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"$RKLB CEO Peter Beck meeting with US senators to discuss SDA missions. More and more dots connecting themselves theres a clear trend here. I feel there are big contracts in the works 👀" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 15:03:14 UTC XXX followers, 19.4K engagements
"@Mgfitness24 Thats what happens when you have zero revenue and want to build an entire satellite constellation 😬" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 23:29:32 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"In the comments of one of my recent posts @FranciscoSpace5 pointed out that a retired Space Force lieutenant general currently sits on $RKLB's Board. It made me think. Besides Peter Beck who else sits on $RKLB's Board of Directors 👇🧵" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:48 UTC XXX followers, 6853 engagements
"I only have XXXX $BTC and X $ETH Plus about $1500 across other altcoins Okay or not enough" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 14:00:15 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"They each had things to actually sell within the first few years of being founded. AST has no source of income except to raise more money every time they run out. Their launches keep getting delayed and the first installment of the constellation is already costing more than expected. Just not worth the investment imo" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 03:13:02 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"@REdebtlawyer Just the ones with no revenue handshake agreements and unproven tech thats been delayed 2+ years and cost way more than originally planned" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 00:11:42 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
"The best part about the huge $RKLB gains this week isnt just the increased share price. Its WHO was buying $RKLB and how much. Millions of dollars from large financial institutions FINALLY flowed into $RKLB this past week. Why is this important Large institutional buyers dont trade stocks flippantly like retail investors. They do their due diligence buy a stock and hold it. This means we can probably expect the share price to be a bit more stable and not see price erosion like weve experienced in the past. Large institutional buying can serve to create a new floor for a stock and thats what I" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-20 14:37:43 UTC XXX followers, 28.5K engagements
"Who is this guy And how will he help double $RKLB's market cap This is General Michael Guetlein the Vice Chief of Space Operations for the US Space Force. He's also the guy that last year awarded $RKLB the Victus Haze contract - a mission that involves launching a spacecraft with very little notice to rendezvoux with a (pretend) adversarial satellite. The pair will then engage in a cat-and-mouse threat-response scenario. If rapid rocket launches military spacecraft and a strong demonstration of space domain awareness over and around the United States sounds familiar you might be thinking of" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-23 01:24:24 UTC XXX followers, 15.2K engagements
"Do you prefer to have a low-mix high conviction portfolio of just a few stocks OR A balanced portfolio thats more diversified across multiple sectors (20 different positions)" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 13:51:26 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"$RKLB I feel like the first half of the year went by super quickly but it suddenly slowed down in July. Theres been a lot happening for $RKLB recently - lots of progress being made. I fully believe well see Neutron fly by EOY" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-25 13:41:23 UTC XXX followers, 6004 engagements
"Matt Ocko Board member since 2017 - Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner of venture capital fund DCVC - Former investor at VantagePoint Softbank Ventures Sevin Rosen Funds & Helix Investments - Holds a degree in Physics from Yale - Former co-founder of Da Vinci Systems" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:53 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Jon A. Olson Appointed in 2021 - Boasts 40+ years in the semiconductor industry - Held leadership positions in finance & operations at Intel - Was CFO at Xilinx for 10+ years (later acquired by AMD) - Advises Indiana University's Kelley Scool of Business" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:50 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Getting back into $AMD a month ago was such an easy decision. Up XX% already and this thing has so much more room to run" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 12:24:39 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Just wait til $RKLB partners with Capella Space (owned by $IONQ) to mine $BTC in space with quantum computers" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-16 14:25:47 UTC XXX followers, 3976 engagements
"This collection of board members bring TONS of valuable expereince and connections to $RKLB that make them invaluable. To read more about them Rocket Lab has a dedicated page on their website:" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:54 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Me and my empty wallet watching $NBIS leave the station" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-21 14:06:30 UTC XXX followers, 2692 engagements
"Kenneth R. Possenriede Appointed in August 2024 - XX years at Lockheed Martin in roles like CFO & Treasurer - Managed global treasury capital markets & program finance -Holds BA in Economics from Rutgers & MBA from U of Michigan - Advises Rutgers Foundation" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:52 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"The Missile Defense Agencys (MDA) SHIELD contract is a massive 10-year multiple-award IDIQ valued up to $XXX billion for advanced defense capabilities against airborne threats. Heres how $RKLB can benefit: - $RKLB s HASTE vehicle closely aligns with SHIELDs emphasis on rapid scalable missile defense capabilities & advanced airborne threat countermeasures. - $RKLB s existing role in government hypersonic technology development and multiple IDIQ contracts with the DoD puts them in a good position to win more. - $RKLB s recent acquisition of Geost (specialist in electro-optical and infrared" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 13:07:43 UTC XXX followers, 2046 engagements
"@PNRusty My biggest concern with $ASTS is their tech working at scale. Not to mention delays and cost overruns. Very cool idea and I can see the huge upside if it all comes to fruition but Ill probably just watch from the sidelines" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 14:45:43 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"@TheTurbo2k19 Right both will exist but itll be like Coke and Pepsi. Theyll be seen more as equals instead of SpaceX in 1st place and $RKLB in a far distant 2nd" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-23 09:33:17 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.) Joined post-retirement from U.S. Space Force in late 2023 - First female officer promoted to 3-star general in the USSF - Served as Space Force's inaugural Director of Staff where she helped establish the new branch - Holds multiple military medals and awards - 35+ years marked by leadership in military space ops policy and international affairs" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:51 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Merline Saintil Appointed in 2021 - 20+ years leading product teams at Intuit Yahoo PayPal Adobe & Sun Microsystems - Recognized by Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence & Business Insider's XX Most Powerful Women Engineers globally - Holds a BS in Comp Sci & MBA from Carnegie Mellon" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:51 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Alex Slusky Board member since 2021 - Founder & Managing Director of Vector Capital - Chairman & CEO of Vector Acquisition Corp - Worked at both McKinsey and Microsoft in early years - Sits on the board of mulitple tech companies - BA in Economics & MBA from Harvard" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:54 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"@REdebtlawyer @Mgfitness24 Theyre going to build a constellation but I doubt it will be consumer telecom. Theyre taking in $500M a year but wont attempt to build a constellation until they can afford to - they need Neutron flying regularly for that" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-25 01:20:13 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
"The Federal government WANTS $RKLB s Neutron to exist. They want more medium lift options. This will get approved as will the temporary kedging method. The dredging project was approved by VMRC in May but the company has yet to start digging because its still awaiting federal sign-off from the Army Corps of Engineers" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-22 23:12:03 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"What are the odds $RKLB announces a launch date for Neutron during the earnings call in X weeks 🤔" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 13:22:06 UTC XXX followers, 15.7K engagements
"@Just1nMKE @REdebtlawyer He has an actual service and products people can pay for and receive AST is an X year old company that hasnt had a commercial product offering for its entire existence" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-26 02:49:47 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Dr. Edward H. Frank Apointed in 2022 - Over XX years in tech leadership - VP of Macintosh Hardware Eng. at Apple - Led R&D at Broadcom - Foudned Epigram (acquired in 1999) - Holds over XX patents - Holds BS/MS degrees from Stanford & a PhD from Carnegie Mellon" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-24 01:27:49 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements
"Maybe Im crazy but I think Zoox by $AMZN is the best take on an urban robotaxi. Why should robotaxis be retrofitted consumer vehicles or even resemble them No need for driver seats or having everyone sit face-forward. I like that the interior compartment resembles a modern day carriage - where people can read or work with ample space listen to music or talk to one another while facing each other. It seems more spacious than a typical car and I can just see getting around this way with friends to be a better experience. Getting a ride to a concert or sports match with a bunch of friends in" @itschrisray on X 2025-07-20 02:55:25 UTC XXX followers, 1864 engagements