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Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 11.9% in the afternoon session after a Blue Origin rocket explosion intensified concerns about satellite deployment schedules and risks across the space sector.
What's causing setbacks for Rocket Lab stock's incredible rally?
The commercial space sector now sits above $500 billion in market value, per NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce, with order books for satellite operators, launch providers, and earth-observation companies stretching years into the future. SpaceX filed its S-1 with the SEC on May 20, 2026, Rocket Lab’s Neutron is targeting a fourth-quarter 2026 debut, and ... Commercial Space Just Crossed $500 Billion in Backlog and These 3 ETFs Own the Pure Play Names
Rocket Lab Selloff Deepens as High-Flying Space Stocks Lose Altitude
The global space economy is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2040, and Rocket Lab is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.
The space sector split is widening fast Monday morning. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 18% to $7.28, while launch-exposed peers are sliding hard. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is down 9% to $103.50, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is off 8% to $46.85, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is the hardest hit at down 13% to ... Virgin Galactic Rockets 18% Monday: AST SpaceMobile Sinks 9%, Rocket Lab Drops 13% as Space Divergence Widens
Space stocks, which have been on an epic tear, are trading lower to start a new month. Be wary as the SpaceX initial public offering looms. Shares of Redwire which makes solar arrays and antennas for space, among other things, were down 6.8% in early trading at $22.89 after Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy following a run-up that has left shares up 163% over the past month.
Evan Mederos, founder of Trade Risk, joins Stocktwits TV to discuss the re-rating of emerging sector valuations, specifically focusing on space equities such as Rocket Lab, Planet Lab, and AST SpaceMobile. He explains how the impending SpaceX IPO is influencing investor interest and valuations in the broader space sector.
Bigger isn't necessarily better -- except when it is.
Farrar said that intermittent coverage may not generate "meaningful revenue" in 2027, raising fresh questions about ASTS' path to monetization.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test, and Elon Musk had some thoughts about it as SpaceX heads toward what could be the biggest IPO yet.
The anticipated launch of the company's Neutron rocket will have major implications for investors.
As the space industry rockets upward, a few companies shouldn't be left behind by investors.
Japan just had a great space idea. Unfortunately for Astroscale, many American companies already had the same great idea.
Redwire stock is soaring on SpaceX IPO enthusiasm, though analysts say much of the growth may already be priced in.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is the ticker everyone wants to talk about, riding a 425.79% one-year run on Neutron hype, Golden Dome contracts, and the coming wave of space-economy IPOs. Beneath that one-year run sit operating realities the hype obscures. Rocket Lab carries a $78.58 billion market cap on $679.5 million in trailing revenue, a 115.64 ... Forget Rocket Lab: This Aerospace Defense Titan Is a Far Smarter Valuation Play
Space stocks like AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab sold off sharply on Friday after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral late Thursday night, hitting a sector that had been riding a weeks-long rally ahead of SpaceX's planned IPO.
Space stocks are splitting sharply this Friday morning after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test late Thursday at Cape Canaveral. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is down 17% to $111, while Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock has dropped 8% to roughly $47.50 and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock has slipped 6% to $139. Virgin ... AST SpaceMobile Plunges 17%, Planet Labs Drops 8% on Blue Origin Explosion, While Virgin Galactic Surges 11%
Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab provides updates on the Neutron rocket's Q4 launch target and the Archimedes engine qualification. He also shares insights into Rocket Lab's strategic goal of becoming an end-to-end space company, offering services from space in addition to launch and satellite components. Beck addresses community questions about market opportunities and Rocket Lab's competitive landscape.
Market Catalyst host Julie Hyman breaks down the latest moves in space stocks after the sector pulled back following a strong 2026 rally. Using Yahoo Finance's new platform, Alphaspace, Hyman takes a deeper dive into the recent volatility and what’s driving the trade.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has become Wall Street’s go-to substitute for SpaceX, which Polymarket traders now give a 94.6% probability of going public by June 30, 2026, and retail money chasing the space theme has to land somewhere. Rocket Lab operates small-payload launch with Electron, hypersonic test work with HASTE, and a fast-growing Space Systems business ... Can’t Buy SpaceX Yet? Wall Street Says This $150 Stock Is the Next Best Thing. But There’s a Catch
Yuri Kojian, Chief Investment Officer at Tema ETFs and portfolio manager of the new $NASA ETF, discusses the fund's launch and its unique position as the first pure-play space fund with direct SpaceX exposure. He delves into the portfolio's strategy, highlighting key holdings such as AST SpaceMobile ($SASTS), Rocket Lab ($RKLB), and Intuitive Machines ($LUNR), and explains why the fund excludes legacy aerospace companies like Boeing. Kojian also shares insights on the evolving space economy, including upcoming IPOs and the role of international players like OHB SE.
ASTS faced additional pressure after Blue Origin's latest New Glenn anomaly.
By Karen Roman Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced it received a John Deere Supplier Sustainability Award 2025 for its performance regarding emissions, product circularity, and social improvement focus. The […]
Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) are up 9% in mid-morning trading Thursday, while Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is down 3% and Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is lower by 2%. LUNR stock changed hands near $44, RKLB stock around $146, and PL stock near $49. No company issued material news this morning, which makes the split ... Intuitive Machines Rallies 9%, Rocket Lab and Planet Labs Decline in Space Stock Divergence
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