The former Google chief executive is taking a controlling interest in Relativity Space, which aims to build low-cost, reusable rockets to compete against Elon Musk’s SpaceX and to reach Mars.

Rocket maker Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) had some good news to report last night, but investors don't seem interested in hearing it. Shares of the stock flamed out for a 4.6% loss through 9:45 a.m ...