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.
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.
Rocket Lab has secured its largest contract ever — $190 million for 20 HASTE hypersonic test launches with the U.S. Department of War. This pushes the company’s total backlog past $2 billion.
Rocket Lab crushed it in Q4 2025: record $180M revenue, $1.85B backlog (+73%), acquired NZ's Precision Components for more manufacturing power, signed 4 more BlackSky launches. Neutron first flight now Q4 2026 due to tank test issue.
Satellite stocks like Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile are rising fast as governments invest more in independent space and defense systems.
Rocket Lab’s Neutron Stage 1 tank ruptured during pressure testing. TD Cowen maintains a Buy rating with a $100 price target, but launch delays are possible.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Rocket Lab to Overweight, raising its price target to $105 and highlighting strong growth prospects for the space technology sector in 2026.