"We have reached the time of year when it is possible the US government will shut down its operations at the end of this month, depending on congressional action. A shutdown would have significant implications for many NASA missions, but most notably a couple of dozen in the science directorate that the White House would like to shut down."
"Rocket Lab to sell common shares. The space company said Tuesday that it intends to raise up to $750 million by selling common shares, MSN reports. This new at-the-market program replaces a prior agreement that allowed Rocket Lab to sell up to $500 million of stock. Under that earlier arrangement, the company had sold roughly $396.6 million in shares before ending the program."
The end-of-month possibility of a US government shutdown could halt federal operations and threaten many NASA missions. The White House would like to shut down a couple dozen missions in the science directorate. Artemis II appears far enough along that a February launch still seems possible if any government closure does not drag on for weeks. Rocket Lab intends to raise up to $750 million by selling common shares through a new at-the-market program replacing a prior $500 million arrangement, having already sold roughly $396.6 million. The program is meant to support Neutron rocket development and spacecraft manufacturing; the stock fell about 10% after the announcement.
Read at Ars Technica
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