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NASDAQ:ASTS 7 February 2026 - 22 May 2026

Virgin Galactic climbs as SpaceX IPO speculation sparks interest in space stocks

Virgin Galactic climbs as SpaceX IPO speculation sparks interest in space stocks

Virgin Galactic shares climbed about 18% to $3.25 Friday, with trading volume nearly triple the average, as investors bought space stocks after reports of a possible SpaceX IPO. The stock extended Thursday’s 11% gain. Virgin Galactic continues to face significant cash-burn and financing risk while preparing for flight testing later this year. First-quarter results showed a $65 million net loss and negative free cash flow.
22 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile and Quantum Computing stocks now seen as Wall Street frontier bets

AST SpaceMobile and Quantum Computing stocks now seen as Wall Street frontier bets

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 11% and Quantum Computing Inc. jumped nearly 16% late Friday morning. AST reported $14.7 million in Q1 revenue and a $191 million net loss, while Quantum Computing Inc. posted $3.7 million in revenue and a $4.1 million net loss. Gains followed investor interest in space stocks and new public funding headlines for quantum firms.
22 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Shares Whipsaw in Volatile Trading

AST SpaceMobile Shares Whipsaw in Volatile Trading

AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 2.2% at $88.75 Tuesday after volatile trading between $78.68 and $90.88. Investors shifted focus from last week’s earnings miss to the company’s plan to launch 45 BlueBird satellites this year, with two already en route to Cape Canaveral. First-quarter revenue rose to $14.7 million, but net loss widened to $191 million. AST reported $3.46 billion in cash at quarter’s end.
19 May 2026
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Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire Stock Just Jumped 27% — The $498 Million Number Traders Can’t Ignore

Redwire shares jumped 27% over five sessions, closing Friday at $14.06 after a surge in orders and defense-drone interest, despite a $76.5 million quarterly loss. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $97 million and a record $498.1 million backlog. Redwire will showcase new uncrewed aircraft systems at SOF Week in Tampa starting Monday. A new share-sale program could raise up to $350 million.
17 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Move to End Dead Zones

AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Move to End Dead Zones

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 11.8% to $83.66 after AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed in principle to form a joint venture for satellite-based direct-to-device service. The company said it expects to play a central role as carriers seek to extend coverage beyond cell towers. The venture still requires definitive agreements. Competition includes SpaceX, Skylo, and Amazon’s Globalstar partnership.
14 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock: Q1 Miss Puts $3.5 Billion Cash Cushion And 2026 Satellite Bet In Focus

AST SpaceMobile Stock: Q1 Miss Puts $3.5 Billion Cash Cushion And 2026 Satellite Bet In Focus

AST SpaceMobile posted a first-quarter net loss of $191 million, with revenue rising to $14.7 million but still missing estimates. The company maintained its 2026 revenue forecast and said three BlueBird satellites remain on track for a mid-June Falcon 9 launch. Cash at quarter’s end stood at $3.46 billion. AST recently received U.S. regulatory approval triggering a $45 million Verizon prepayment.
12 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Faces Big Monday Test After FCC Win and BlueBird 7 Setback

AST SpaceMobile Stock Faces Big Monday Test After FCC Win and BlueBird 7 Setback

AST SpaceMobile secured a U.S. license to deploy a 248-satellite direct-to-phone network but faces questions after a Blue Origin launch failure left its BlueBird 7 satellite in an unusable orbit. The company will report first-quarter results Monday, with analysts expecting a loss of 23 cents per share on $39.01 million revenue. The FCC requires half the satellites in orbit by August 2030.
11 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Faces Big Monday Test After FCC Win, BlueBird Setback

AST SpaceMobile Stock Faces Big Monday Test After FCC Win, BlueBird Setback

AST SpaceMobile will report first-quarter results Monday following a 14.8% surge in shares Friday, as investors watch for updates after last month’s BlueBird 7 launch failure. The FCC recently cleared AST to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service in the U.S. The company plans to launch three more BlueBird satellites in June aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 23 cents per share on $39 million revenue.
10 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock’s Next Big Test: A SpaceX Launch After BlueBird Loss

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s Next Big Test: A SpaceX Launch After BlueBird Loss

AST SpaceMobile will launch three next-generation BlueBird satellites with SpaceX in mid-June after losing BlueBird 7 on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket in April. The company aims to maintain its 2026 rollout, with three Block 2 BlueBirds set for a Falcon 9 and a planned pace of one launch every one to two months. AST shares rose nearly 15% to $75.05 following the announcement. The FCC recently cleared AST for up to 248 satellites.
8 May 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
29 April 2026
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Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising Again as Analysts Lift Targets and Golden Dome Spending Comes Into Focus

Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Rising Again as Analysts Lift Targets and Golden Dome Spending Comes Into Focus

Rocket Lab shares rose 2% to $91.12 Tuesday after analysts raised price targets and the Pentagon detailed new space defense spending in its 2027 budget request. The company closed its $155 million Mynaric acquisition last week and reported a $190 million Pentagon launch contract in March, bringing its backlog above $2 billion. Rocket Lab now expects to launch its Neutron rocket in late 2026 after a test setback.
21 April 2026
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AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 Enters Off-Nominal Orbit After Blue Origin Launch, Clouding 2026 Rollout

AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 Enters Off-Nominal Orbit After Blue Origin Launch, Clouding 2026 Rollout

AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite entered an off-nominal orbit after launching on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket Sunday from Cape Canaveral. The satellite powered on, but its trajectory clouds AST’s 2026 network rollout plans. New Glenn’s reused booster landed successfully. BlueBird 7 is the second of AST’s next-generation satellites intended to deliver direct-to-device 4G and 5G broadband.
19 April 2026
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Blue Origin Just Reused New Glenn — and Landed the Booster in a SpaceX Challenge

Blue Origin Just Reused New Glenn — and Landed the Booster in a SpaceX Challenge

Blue Origin landed a reused New Glenn booster in the Atlantic after launching AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite from Cape Canaveral at 7:25 a.m. EDT Sunday. The booster, previously flown in November, returned to the sea platform Jacklyn about 10 minutes after liftoff. The mission marks Blue Origin’s first recovery of a New Glenn booster after a second flight. BlueBird 7 aims to expand space-based cellular broadband for ordinary smartphones.
19 April 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Slides as BlueBird 7 Launch Delay, Amazon-Globalstar Deal Test Bull Case

AST SpaceMobile Stock Slides as BlueBird 7 Launch Delay, Amazon-Globalstar Deal Test Bull Case

AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 10.5% to $88.53 midday Tuesday after another delay in the BlueBird 7 satellite launch. The launch, now listed for April 17, is key for AST’s direct-to-device service plans. The selloff followed Amazon’s $11.57 billion deal to buy Globalstar, intensifying competition in satellite-to-phone services. AST reported $70.9 million in 2025 revenue and over $1.2 billion in contracted commitments.
14 April 2026
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AST SpaceMobile Sets April 10 BlueBird 7 Target as Rocket Lab Notches ESA Launch After SpaceX IPO Buzz

AST SpaceMobile Sets April 10 BlueBird 7 Target as Rocket Lab Notches ESA Launch After SpaceX IPO Buzz

Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 is now targeting April 10 to launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite, later than previous timelines. Rocket Lab completed its first dedicated launch for the European Space Agency on March 28, sending two Celeste satellites into orbit. AST reported $70.9 million in 2025 revenue and over $3.9 billion in cash and liquidity at year-end. Rocket Lab holds a $1.85 billion backlog.
30 March 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $79.19 Friday, with volume rising to 24 million shares. Vodafone and AST’s Satellite Connect Europe venture formally launched in Luxembourg, building five ground stations. The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded AST a $30 million prototype contract, with demonstrations due by December 2027. Investors await AST’s March 2 quarterly update and details on launch timing.
28 February 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls led U.S. defense stocks higher Friday, with Huntington Ingalls up 3% to $418.78 and Lockheed rising 2.4% to $652.58. AST SpaceMobile detailed a $1 billion convertible note offering and plans to repurchase $300 million in existing debt, warning of substantial trading impacts. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, leaving investors to digest weekend developments on Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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Rocket Lab stock price drops 5% as space stocks slide; hypersonic test and Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock price drops 5% as space stocks slide; hypersonic test and Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares closed down 5.2% at $66.01 Thursday, extending an 8% three-day slide as space stocks fell after AST SpaceMobile’s $1 billion debt deal. The company flagged a late-February hypersonic test for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and will report results Feb. 26, with investors awaiting updates on its Neutron rocket schedule.
13 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock (ASTS) whipsaws in New York trade as the next satellite milestone nears

AST SpaceMobile stock (ASTS) whipsaws in New York trade as the next satellite milestone nears

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 0.5% to $101.28 by 2:13 p.m. EST after swinging between $98.95 and $108.25 in volatile trading. The move came as broader U.S. markets rose and investors awaited updates on the BlueBird 7 satellite launch, now scheduled for no earlier than late February. Blue Origin will handle the launch from Cape Canaveral. The company still needs more regulatory approvals and capital for its planned 2026 rollout.
9 February 2026
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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
7 February 2026
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