On Friday, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB.US) shares climbed higher, surging over 10% at one point during the session. The stock reached an all-time high intraday, with year-to-date gains exceeding 185%. As of publication, the stock was up over 6.5%, trading at $70.75. The rally follows the company's recent signing of two rocket launch contracts with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.