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Space Industry News 26 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.9% to $83.47 in after-hours trading Friday, following confirmation that its BlueBird 6 satellite reached orbit after a December launch from India. The stock swung between $69.39 and $83.90 during the session as investors focused on 2026 deployment plans and awaited updates on in-orbit performance and commercial service timing.
3 January 2026
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rises in premarket as Space Force satellite deal stays in focus

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock rises in premarket as Space Force satellite deal stays in focus

Rocket Lab shares rose 3.5% to $72.20 in premarket trading Friday after closing 2025 at $69.76. The move follows an $816 million contract awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency for 18 satellites, with delivery expected in 2029. The deal is part of a $3.5 billion order split among Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman.
2 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 6% today as launch cadence and insider buy lift sentiment

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 6% today as launch cadence and insider buy lift sentiment

AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 6.5% to $76.09 in midday trading Tuesday after the company said its BlueBird 6 satellite is expected to begin operations in the coming weeks. COO Shanti B. Gupta outlined plans for faster launches into early 2026. Director Keith Larson bought 625 shares last week under a pre-arranged plan, according to a U.S. regulatory filing.
30 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile insider buy grabs attention as BlueBird 6 satellite rollout heats up Starlink race

AST SpaceMobile director Keith Larson bought 625 shares at $80 each, according to a Dec. 29 SEC filing. AT&T said the recent BlueBird 6 satellite launch brings satellite-to-phone service closer, with beta testing planned for early 2026. AST shares traded at $71.47 midday Monday, down 0.7%. BlueBird 6 launched Dec. 23 from India and is described as the largest satellite in low-Earth orbit.
30 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Weekend Update: Shares Cool After a Record Run as Analysts Lift Targets on $816M Space Force Contract

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Weekend Update: Shares Cool After a Record Run as Analysts Lift Targets on $816M Space Force Contract

Rocket Lab shares closed Friday at $70.65, down 8.46% after a volatile session, following a surge to a $79.83 high earlier in December. The drop came days after Rocket Lab disclosed an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites for missile warning and tracking, with final delivery expected in 2029. The company completed 21 launches in 2025, all successful.
28 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

China announced sanctions late Friday against 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, Northrop Grumman Systems, and L3Harris Maritime Services, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and blocks business with Chinese entities. U.S. markets closed Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching space and defense stocks ahead of Monday’s open.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab Corporation Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) Pulls Back After Holiday Rally: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Rocket Lab shares fell 8.46% Friday to close at $70.65, with trading volume topping 23 million shares. The drop followed a recent rally and came as small-cap stocks lagged in subdued post-holiday markets. The company recently secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 satellites, with work starting immediately. Extended-hours trading showed RKLB at $70.28 late Friday.
27 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Drops After BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Drops After BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.8% to $71.95 Friday, trading on heavy volume after the launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite into low Earth orbit. The stock swung between $71.03 and $77.40, with about 19.3 million shares changing hands. The drop extended a reversal from earlier in the week, when shares briefly touched $92.95. BlueBird 6, launched Dec. 23, is the company’s first next-generation satellite.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Contract, Launch Record, Neutron Timeline and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Contract, Launch Record, Neutron Timeline and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Monday’s Market Open

Rocket Lab closed Friday at $70.65 after a volatile week, following news of an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. Shares had traded as high as $76.99 during the week. The SDA contract is part of a $3.5 billion program involving four companies, with launches set for 2029. Rocket Lab highlighted its Phoenix infrared sensors and StarLite protection systems in the deal.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) closed Friday at $70.65, down 8.46%, and traded near $70.28 after hours in New York. The drop followed a volatile session days after Rocket Lab won an $816 million U.S. defense satellite contract. Major indexes ended slightly lower in quiet post-holiday trading. The S&P 500 settled near 6,929.94, Dow at 48,710.97, and Nasdaq at 23,593.10.
27 December 2025
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Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Soars in Thin Post‑Holiday Trading: Latest Price, IPO Volatility, News, and What to Watch Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Soars in Thin Post‑Holiday Trading: Latest Price, IPO Volatility, News, and What to Watch Next

Starfighters Space (FJET) surged 17.7% to $14.60 by 2:55 p.m. ET Friday, after swinging between $12.03 and $18.20 in volatile trading. Volume spiked early, with nearly 17 million shares changing hands by midmorning. The stock’s moves came amid thin post-holiday trading and a broader market near record highs. Analysts cited low float, heavy retail interest, and ongoing price discovery as key drivers.
26 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Falls in Post‑Christmas Trading After $816M Space Force Contract: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Falls in Post‑Christmas Trading After $816M Space Force Contract: Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Rocket Lab shares fell about 7% to $71.67 in early afternoon New York trading Friday, reversing part of a strong December rally fueled by a major U.S. Space Force contract. The drop came amid thin post-holiday trading, with major indexes slightly lower and lighter volume amplifying price swings.
26 December 2025
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Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock Slides From the High as a $151B “SHIELD” Win Meets a $25M Share Sale — What Investors Need to Know (Dec. 26, 2025)

Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock Slides From the High as a $151B “SHIELD” Win Meets a $25M Share Sale — What Investors Need to Know (Dec. 26, 2025)

Sidus Space shares surged as much as 43% Friday before paring gains, last trading near $2.36, up 7% on heavy volume. The move followed news Sidus was named an awardee under the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD IDIQ contract vehicle and completed a $25 million share offering at $1.30 per share. Broader markets were quiet in post-holiday trading.
26 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Slides During Friday’s Session as BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Slides During Friday’s Session as BlueBird 6 Reaches Orbit: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $72.04 by 1:55 p.m. ET Friday, under heavy volume, after the company confirmed the successful launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite. Insider sales by the CTO and COO, disclosed in recent SEC filings, also drew trader attention. The S&P 500 and QQQ were little changed.
26 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

8 February 2026
Cambricon Technologies shares closed at 1,036.99 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, down 2.02%, with volume at about 8 million shares. The stock has fallen roughly 16.5% since Feb. 2 after sharp declines earlier in the week. Investors await the company’s next earnings report, due March 13, for confirmation of its forecasted profit turnaround. Cambricon is valued at about 437.28 billion yuan.
Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

8 February 2026
Infineon shares closed up 1.5% at 42.04 euros Friday on Xetra after reports the company plans April price hikes on some power products. TrendForce said the increases, citing tight supply and higher costs, would apply from April 1. The Feb. 12 record date and Feb. 19 annual meeting are next for shareholders. UBS raised its price target to 47 euros, citing stronger margins.
TE Connectivity stock jumps 3.5% into the weekend — what to watch for TEL next week

TE Connectivity stock jumps 3.5% into the weekend — what to watch for TEL next week

8 February 2026
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) closed Friday up 3.46% at $215.91, rebounding after a 3.29% drop Thursday, but remains 5% lower for the week and 14% below its 52-week high. The company expects to close a $750 million senior notes offering on Monday and pay a $0.71 dividend March 13. Investors await Friday’s U.S. CPI report, seen as a key market driver.
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