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business5 days ago•24 min saved

Starlink Surpasses 11,000 Satellites, Sparking a Space-Stock Shuffle

SpaceX’s Starlink milestone coincides with the Space Force funding five U.S.-listed players to prove non-SpaceX SDN interoperability, putting L3Harris (LHX), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), and Iridium Communications (IRDM) in the crosshairs. LHX is highlighted as the prime beneficiary for missile-tracking and space payloads, RKLB stands to gain via vertical integration with Iridium, ASTS and VSAT are positioned on direct-to-device and multi-orbit pivots, and IRDM is set to ride a broader shift toward diversified space infrastructure. The development signals a government-led push to avoid single-vendor dependence in orbit as SpaceX expands its Starlink network.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

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business1 month ago•18 min saved

AST SpaceMobile expands global footprint with NZ gateway approval and Texas manufacturing push

AST SpaceMobile secured New Zealand gateway authorization, completed a Québec ground station with Bell Canada to support direct-to-device service, received BlueBird 11 at Cape Canaveral with BlueBirds 12 and 13 slated for an August launch, and is weighing a $150 million Texas manufacturing expansion in Midland—signaling progress toward a global network while underscoring risks from cash burn and execution as the rollout scales.

via Yahoo Finance|

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business2 months ago•2 min saved

Two Space Stocks to Watch as Space Economy Expands Before SpaceX IPO

With SpaceX’s IPO anticipated on June 12 and PwC forecasting a $2 trillion space economy by 2040, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stand out. ASTS aims to provide direct-to-cellular broadband from large LEO satellites and has deals with AT&T, Verizon, and Vodafone, planning 45–60 satellites this year despite a setback from Blue Origin’s New Glenn. LUNR is a vertically integrated space contractor winning major government contracts (SDA and NASA CLPS), lifting Q1 revenue to $186.7 million and carrying a backlog over $1.1 billion, signaling strong near-term revenue potential.

via The Motley Fool|

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business5 months ago•15 min saved

Falcon 9 launch stirs mixed moves in space stocks

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.

via TipRanks|

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business8 months ago•2 min saved

ASTS Stock Gains as BlueBird 6 Satellite Launches Break Records

AST SpaceMobile launched its largest satellite, BlueBird 6, from India, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by enabling direct mobile phone connectivity via space-based networks. The successful launch boosts ASTS's potential in the satellite communications market, with plans to deploy up to 60 satellites by 2026 and partnerships with major telecom providers. Despite positive developments, Wall Street analysts give ASTS a moderate buy rating with a target suggesting potential downside.

via TipRanks|

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