Space Stocks Surge as SpaceX IPO Rumors Heat Up
Space stocks jump in premarket as reports say Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to file for a massive $75B+ IPO as soon as this week. Rocket Lab, ASTS, and others rise on the news.
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Big Change at NASA: Lunar Gateway Paused, Moon Surface Base Now Priority – LUNR Falls
NASA shifts focus from Lunar Gateway to a Moon surface base. Intuitive Machines shares fall over 13% as the agency accelerates plans for sustained lunar presence.
AST SpaceMobile’s Big 2025: $1.2B Backlog + Massive Satellite Push Sets Stage for 2026
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reports $70.9M revenue in 2025 from partners & gov contracts. Q4 beats expectations; plans 45-60 satellites by 2026 for global direct-to-phone broadband.
Middle East Conflict Hits Travel Stocks Hard, Boosts Defense and Oil
Escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict sparks market turmoil: airlines and cruises drop 5-7% on fuel fears, while defense firms like Lockheed soar amid rising geopolitical tensions. Oil jumps sharply.
AST SpaceMobile Wins $30M U.S. Defense Contract for Space-Based Tactical Comms
AST SpaceMobile secures a $30 million deal with the U.S. Space Development Agency to demo fast, direct satellite connections for military devices using its BlueBird satellites.
Satellite Stocks Jump as Countries Push for “Sovereign Space” Meta
Satellite stocks like Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile are rising fast as governments invest more in independent space and defense systems.