SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock is down 36% over the past month, leaving investors who bought near the post-IPO peak with steep losses. The selloff has sparked a natural question: would switching into other space names like Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) or AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) offer a safer path forward? The short answer is not necessarily. Rocket Lab ... SpaceX Is Now Down 36% in a Month. Would You Be Better Off With Rocket Lab or ASTS SpaceMobile?
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Rocket Lab shares just shed more than a third of their value in a single month, yet three specific catalysts are quietly building pressure beneath the surface. Understanding what is actually driving this stock matters before the next move happens.
KBR (NYSE:KBR) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $2 billion, up 2% from the prior-year period, while adjusted EBITDA rose $16 million to $258 million and adjusted EPS increased $0.08 to $0.99. The company said first-half results were tracking slightly ahead of its planned cadence
LUNR, GLDG and BCDA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 28, 2026.
Intuitive Machines stock sits in an unusual spot, with a roughly 50.8% gain over the past three years but current valuation checks suggesting the shares are not a clear bargain at recent prices around US$12.92. Over the last three years, Intuitive Machines has returned about 50.8%, which puts recent weakness in a longer context of meaningful gains for early investors. The broader space sector sell off, highlighted by the recent pressure on listed space companies, can support more cautious...
Both companies face deep losses and regulatory hurdles, but their paths to profitability, and risk profiles, diverge sharply.
Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines expand launch, spacecraft and lunar mission capabilities as growing space investments create new long-term opportunities.
AST SpaceMobile shares have dropped over 18% amid a broader space stock selloff tied to SpaceX's decline, a convertible notes offering, and a consensus Reduce rating from analysts.
SpaceX stock has fallen since its IPO, but Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile and Intuitive Machines offer alternative space plays, each with distinct growth catalysts and risks.
Rocket Lab or Intuitive Machines after the space stock sell-off? Here's why one looks like the safer long-term bet while the other could deliver bigger rewards for risk-tolerant investors.
LUNR expands lunar mission operations by advancing planning, navigation and surface capabilities to support future Moon missions.
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the Best Space Technology Stocks to Buy Now. Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) has fallen roughly 40% over the past month, mainly due to profit-taking after the stock reached an all-time high on May 29. Wall Street remains bullish on the stock, with analysts’ 12-month price target reflecting more […]
Tema also built an $89.2 million ASTS stake ahead of its next BlueBird satellite launch, while RKLB became the largest of the three positions by value.
Space stocks have been getting crushed over the past month, with some names down 40% or more, yet one company managed to shrug off the carnage entirely. The reason why says a lot about who actually owns it.
The space economy is transitioning from science project to revenue-generating industry, and July has produced a sharp pullback across the sector leaders. All three names below have sold off sharply over the past month, yet the underlying contract pipelines, spectrum positions, and government awards keep expanding. Treat this as a high-risk speculative bucket: Every pick ... 3 Space Economy Stocks to Buy in July
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) drew fresh attention after NASA awarded the company a firm-fixed-price contract valued at up to US$148.3 million for a production-line-qualified Nova-C lunar lander. See our latest analysis for Intuitive Machines. The contract news arrives after a weak run for Intuitive Machines' share price, with the stock down 42.76% on a 30 day share price return basis and 22.53% over 90 days, even though its 1 year total shareholder return of 56.72% and 3 year total shareholder...
By Karen Roman Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) said it successfully launched the Pelican-11, its demonstration satellite part of the second generation of the high-resolution Pelican fleet. The spacecraft will […]
Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the 10 Best Under-the-Radar Stocks to Invest In. On July 1, Craig Hallum said NASA’s lunar lander awards largely matched expectations. The firm noted Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) received a $148 million contract. Firefly Aerospace and Astrobotic secured $144 million and $298 million, respectively. The firm said Intuitive […]
By Karen Roman Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) said it designated Paul Reichert and Niki Werkheiser to serve at strategic advisory roles at Space Microgravity Development (SpaceMD), Redwire’s venture company focused […]
Intuitive Machines' 36.5% monthly drop raises questions as NASA-backed lunar growth prospects are weighed against losses, execution risks and premium valuation.
Shares of space stocks are selling off across the board midday Monday, with the group’s leaders giving back a chunk of last week’s sharp gains. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is leading the pullback, down 7% to $93.28. AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares are down 5% to $80.61, while SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock is off 3% to $157.43. ... Rocket Lab Falls 7%, AST SpaceMobile Drops 5%, Intuitive Machines and SpaceX Slip 3% as Space Stocks Pull Back
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has framed the current moment in stark terms: “We are in a new space race to the lunar surface, and if we fall behind, we may never catch up. If we wake up and see our rival’s taikonauts on the moon before we’re able to return, the blow to American exceptionalism ... NASA Just Made A Huge Bet That These 3 Companies Will Get America Back To The Moon Before China
Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) is one of the 12 best industrial stocks with more than 50% upside. On June 24, Mike Crawford from B. Riley reaffirmed his Buy rating for the stock. Based on a target price of $45, his estimates yield more than 141% upside potential. The analyst suggested that Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) […]
Firefly, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic win lunar delivery awards to lay groundwork for NASA's moon base plans.
Tuesday, NASA announced “the selection of three companies to land four new missions on the Moon in late 2028 as part of the agency’s Moon Base Program.” Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines won the business. The trio will deliver science payloads to the lunar surface, part of NASA’s plan to build a permanent American presence on the moon.