# SpaceX closed week above $155 while Rocket Lab missed $70 target

*Economics. 30% certain. Friday, 16 October 2026*

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**SpaceX stayed above $135 and ended the week near $155, while Rocket Lab did not reach $70.**

On Friday, 16 October, SpaceX's shares remained above $135 throughout the week ending 12 October. The stock closed the week in the $155-$160 range. Rocket Lab's shares did not reach the $70 level during the same period.

The $135 threshold held for each day of the week, providing a stable floor for the share price. Investors saw the price band as a sign of continued confidence.

At the week's close, the shares settled between $155 and $160. This range represented the highest level reached during the period. The closing band capped the week's performance.

Rocket Lab's stock never rose to $70 during the week. The price remained below that mark throughout the trading days.

## Analysis

Such pricing can facilitate easier access to capital for upcoming launch programs and technology development, reinforcing its position in the commercial space sector.

In contrast, Rocket Lab's inability to reach $70 indicates weaker investor enthusiasm during the same period.

## What this was built from

- **SpaceX (SPCX) closes week of Oct 12 at ___?**: $155-$160, 30%; settles Friday, 16 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/spcx-week-october-16-2026)
- **Will SpaceX (SPCX) finish week of October 12 above $135?**: Yes, 92%; settles Friday, 16 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/spcx-above-on-october-16-2026)
- **Will Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) hit (HIGH) $70 Week of October 12 2026?**: No, 92%; settles Friday, 16 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/will-rklb-hit-week-of-october-12-2026)