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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 mission delivering 29 Starlink satellites and booster landing spurred mixed moves in space stocks: RKLB +2.8%, ASTS +3.3%, LUNR −5.2%, SPCE −2.7%. Analysts show varied ratings across the group, with Intuitive Machines (LUNR) seen as the strongest buy and SPCE offering the largest upside. SpaceX remains private, with IPO chatter ongoing; TSLA is suggested as a potential proxy for investors until an IPO materializes.
Shares of space-technology startups have surged, driven by optimism ahead of SpaceX's 11th Starship test, which aims to demonstrate reusable rocket technology and increase cargo capacity to lower space travel costs. The test has attracted significant attention, boosting investor confidence in the sector, with many space stocks up substantially this year. SpaceX's ongoing success and ambitious goals continue to influence the broader space industry and investor sentiment.
Firefly Aerospace's stock dropped 25% after a rocket explosion during a test, delaying its planned launch, while Canadian drone company Draganfly's stock rose 15% following a U.S. Army contract for its FPV drones.
Firefly Aerospace debuted on Nasdaq with a significant gain, opening at $70 per share and valuing the company over $12 billion, following its successful lunar landing mission. Rocket Lab and Kratos Defense are preparing to release earnings, with Rocket Lab expected to show revenue growth and Kratos forecasted for slight earnings decline. The space and defense sector remains active amid these developments.
Voyager Technologies is launching its IPO on June 11, with shares priced at $31, aiming to gauge market interest in space stocks. Backed by Palantir and Lockheed Martin, the Colorado-based company has strong government contracts, notably with NASA, and is valued at $1.9 billion. Despite not yet being profitable, Voyager shows growth and potential in the space and defense sectors. The IPO follows other notable listings and reflects ongoing investor interest in space-related companies.