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.
Satellite stocks like Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile are rising fast as governments invest more in independent space and defense systems.
Blue Origin announces TeraWave, a global satellite network delivering up to 6 Tbps, targeting remote areas and enterprise users. Deployment starts in Q4 2027.
AST SpaceMobile awarded prime contractor status for MDA's SHIELD missile defense program under Trump's Golden Dome strategy, validating dual-use satellite technology.
Scotiabank cut AST SpaceMobile to Underperform, warning the stock price has risen to irrational levels and cash flows may not arrive until 2028–2029.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) successfully launches BlueBird 6, the largest commercial communications satellite in low Earth orbit, enabling 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones.
AST SpaceMobile will launch its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite on Dec. 15, aiming to deliver direct-to-smartphone broadband from space and expand coverage across the U.S. in 2026.