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Space Industry News 23 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

New York, January 28, 2026, 15:18 EST — During the regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile climbed roughly 9% to $121.42 in afternoon trading Wednesday, after earlier fluctuating between $111.65 and $124.02. The move happened on robust volume, nearing 13 million shares traded. The next few weeks are crucial for the company’s rollout plan. Investors want to see if AST…
Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 21:33 (EST) — Trading after hours. Rocket Lab shares surged Tuesday, building on a strong bounce back following last week’s major Neutron test failure. Investors digested new contract wins and program updates linked to U.S. national security space funding. (MarketBeat) The stock was last seen near $87, climbing from a previous close of $80.48, per…
Planet Labs stock jumps again on Slovenia deal, with earnings clock ticking

Planet Labs stock jumps again on Slovenia deal, with earnings clock ticking

New York, January 27, 2026, 14:49 EST — Regular session Planet Labs PBC (PL) shares rose about 9% on Tuesday, extending a recent run, after the satellite-imaging firm disclosed a new enterprise agreement with Slovenia’s national surveying and mapping authority. The stock was trading around $28.20 and had moved between $25.73 and $28.69 in the session. (TipRanks) For Planet, the…
Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 13:03 EST — Regular session Shares of Rocket Lab Corp climbed roughly 5.7% to $85.06 on Tuesday, bouncing back from a steep decline the previous day. The boost came after the space-launch company revealed that a critical component of its Neutron rocket had arrived at its Virginia launch site. (Investing) The rebound is significant as…
AST SpaceMobile stock slides 5% as BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin rocket nears

AST SpaceMobile stock slides 5% as BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin rocket nears

New York, January 26, 2026, 14:50 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares dipped 5.5% to $107.27 in afternoon trading Monday, hitting a low of 8.6% earlier. The stock fluctuated between $103.79 and $112.97, with roughly 8.9 million shares traded. The pullback spotlights a stock that’s been making sizable moves as investors weigh execution risk alongside ambition. Timing plays a…
Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 12:11 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Rocket Lab Corp dipped on Monday, erasing some of the gains made earlier this month as investors zeroed in on the schedule for its next-generation Neutron rocket. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) slipped 6.6% to $83.06 by 12:11 p.m. EST, down from Friday’s close of $88.90. That puts the…
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

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 19:57 EST — After-hours trading. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares dipped during after-hours Friday, easing off a volatile week as the market weighed the updated launch schedule for the company’s upcoming satellite. The stock ended regular trading down 2.4% at $113.57 and was last seen slipping another 0.3% to $113.19. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial since…
Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

New York, January 23, 2026, 18:37 EST — After-hours trading Rocket Lab Corporation’s shares ended Friday up 1.1% at $88.90, only to dip 0.4% to $88.53 after hours. During the day, the stock swung between $86.12 and $94.45, with about 24 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The late drop follows news of a hiccup with Neutron, Rocket Lab’s next-gen rocket.…
Rocket Lab stock rebounds as Neutron test rupture hangs over 2026 debut

Rocket Lab stock rebounds as Neutron test rupture hangs over 2026 debut

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 11:42 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares climbed 3.1% to $90.72 by 11:31 a.m. EST on Friday, bouncing between $86.13 and $91.96 earlier in the session. The stock had closed Thursday at $87.98 after falling as low as $81.35, still trading under its 52-week peak of $99.58. The Nasdaq was up roughly 0.5%…
AST SpaceMobile stock dips after Thursday’s surge on BlueBird 7 launch plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock dips after Thursday’s surge on BlueBird 7 launch plan — what investors watch next

New York, January 23, 2026, 11:54 ET — During regular trading hours AST SpaceMobile shares slipped 0.8% to $115.49 in late morning trading Friday, trimming some gains from the previous day’s rally as investors digested a new launch schedule for the company’s upcoming satellite. The key issue for AST is timing. The company aims to launch a cellular broadband network…
Redwire (RDW) stock price jumps again as ‘Golden Dome’ talk keeps buyers in the name

Redwire (RDW) stock price jumps again as ‘Golden Dome’ talk keeps buyers in the name

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 11:32 EST — Regular session Redwire Corporation shares climbed once more on Friday, building on a strong two-day surge as investors targeted the defense supplier and other small-cap stocks amid heavy trading. By 11:18 a.m. EST, the stock had gained $1.36, or roughly 11.4%, reaching $13.34 after peaking at $13.72 earlier in the session. The…
Redwire stock price today: RDW jumps in premarket after 17% surge as “Golden Dome” focus returns

Redwire stock price today: RDW jumps in premarket after 17% surge as “Golden Dome” focus returns

New York, January 23, 2026, 08:55 (EST) — Premarket Redwire Corp shares climbed 9.9% in early trading Friday, following a sharp 17.5% jump the previous day. The stock last traded up $1.18 at $13.16, after seeing around 33.3 million shares change hands on Thursday. On Wednesday, the stock had slipped 4.3%. (StockAnalysis) The rally follows renewed interest in a U.S.…

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  • Microsoft Shares Bought by Representative David Taylor Amid Strong Earnings
    February 4, 2026, 3:56 AM EST. Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 in Microsoft shares in January 2026, disclosed on February 2nd. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) opened at $411.21 with a market cap of $3.05 trillion. The company reported strong quarterly earnings on January 28, beating estimates with $4.14 EPS and $81.27 billion revenue, up 16.7% year-over-year. Microsoft also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, yielding 0.9%, payable March 12. The stock trades near its 50-day average of $473.51 and 200-day average of $498.30. Institutional investors like WFA Asset Management increased stakes by 27% in Q1. Taylor's moves include purchases of Broadcom, Amazon, Salesforce, and sales of Amgen and Procter & Gamble, reflecting diversified stock activity.
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