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NASDAQ:ASTS 16 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile stock price jumps 9% as traders refocus on BlueBird 7 launch timeline

AST SpaceMobile shares surged 9% to $121.42 Wednesday afternoon on heavy volume, as investors eyed the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch and a 2026 commercial rollout. The company aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by year-end but faces skepticism over whether it can maintain the planned launch pace. Analyst Tim Farrar called the targets unrealistic if launches slow. Competition from SpaceX’s Starlink is intensifying.
28 January 2026
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ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 4.6% to $109.63 Tuesday afternoon as investors await the BlueBird 7 satellite launch, now set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Industry analysts doubt the company can meet its 2026 target of 45–60 satellites, citing slow launch progress. Pomerantz LLP launched an investor investigation. COO Shanti Gupta amended a filing to correct a 50,000-share overstatement.
27 January 2026
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Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF fell 0.3% to $235.07 Friday as sector stocks closed mixed ahead of major earnings. Karman Holdings dropped 3% after raising its outlook and announcing a $220 million acquisition. AST SpaceMobile slipped 2.4% after setting a late-February satellite launch. L3Harris edged down 0.3% but raised its dividend to $1.25 per share.
24 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 2.4% to $113.57 Friday and slipped another 0.3% after hours as investors tracked the company’s satellite launch schedule. AST plans to launch its BlueBird 7 satellite on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 in late February from Cape Canaveral. The company targets one launch every one to two months through 2026. Traders remain focused on whether AST can keep up the planned pace.
24 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as Blue Origin lines up late-February New Glenn launch for BlueBird 7

AST SpaceMobile shares surged nearly 14% Thursday after announcing its BlueBird 7 satellite will launch in late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral. The stock hit $117.94 in afternoon trading. Investors are watching the launch schedule as AST targets commercial service by year-end. The company cautioned that weather or launcher readiness could delay the timeline.
22 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock rises in premarket as BlueBird 7 gets late-February New Glenn launch window

AST SpaceMobile stock rises in premarket as BlueBird 7 gets late-February New Glenn launch window

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 3.1% to $106.75 in premarket trading Thursday after the company scheduled its BlueBird 7 satellite launch for late February aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 rocket. The stock had dropped nearly 8% the previous day. Blue Origin also announced its own TeraWave satellite system, intensifying competition in the sector.
22 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops after Blue Origin unveils TeraWave satellite network — what ASTS investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock drops after Blue Origin unveils TeraWave satellite network — what ASTS investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.9% to $103.50 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Blue Origin unveiled its TeraWave satellite network plans. Blue Origin aims to launch 5,408 satellites starting in late 2027, targeting enterprise customers. AST continues to deploy its BlueBird satellites, with 45–60 launches planned by end-2026. Pomerantz LLP is investigating possible investor claims against AST.
22 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock barely budges after Deutsche Bank lifts target to $137

AST SpaceMobile stock barely budges after Deutsche Bank lifts target to $137

AST SpaceMobile shares slipped 0.2% to $115.59 Tuesday after Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $137. The company is producing six satellites a month in Midland, Texas, and expects to launch its seventh satellite, BlueBird FM2, in the coming weeks. AST aims for 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by year-end. Investors are watching for launch execution, hardware performance, and regulatory updates.
20 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Private investment in space technology jumped 48% to $12.4 billion in 2025, Seraphim Space said, with further gains expected in 2026. MDA Space shares surged 14.5% after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, while Rocket Lab’s price target was raised to $105. Canadian stocks slipped 0.1% after U.S. tariff threats. MDA recently secured a U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract for its SHIELD program.
19 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% to $115.77 Friday after the company secured a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. About 33.7 million shares traded. Director Hiroshi Mikitani resigned Jan. 13 as Rakuten’s stake fell below the board threshold. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.3% Friday after the company secured a prime contract spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The stock closed at $115.77, with 33.6 million shares traded. The SHIELD contract allows firms to bid on future defense work but does not guarantee revenue. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday break.
17 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD award: what’s driving ASTS after hours

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD award: what’s driving ASTS after hours

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14% in after-hours trading Friday, closing at $115.77, after the company announced it secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract program. The SHIELD contract allows for future defense task orders but does not guarantee immediate revenue. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, reopening Tuesday.
16 January 2026
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Intuitive Machines stock jumps as Morgan Stanley turns bullish on space stocks and LUNR traders weigh Lanteris deal

Intuitive Machines stock jumps as Morgan Stanley turns bullish on space stocks and LUNR traders weigh Lanteris deal

Intuitive Machines shares jumped 11.5% to $21.74 by midday Friday after closing a day earlier at $19.50, following news of its $800 million Lanteris acquisition. Morgan Stanley named the company among top space stocks for 2026. The deal included $450 million in cash and $350 million in stock, with Intuitive Machines taking on Lanteris’ $250 million credit facility. About 9.3 million shares traded by midday.
16 January 2026
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