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Space Industry News 2 January 2026 - 8 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds after Scotiabank downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds after Scotiabank downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

New York, January 8, 2026, 12:43 PM EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares were up 5.9% at $90.75 in midday trading on Thursday, after swinging between $85.11 and $93.96. The stock ended Wednesday at $85.73. The bounce follows a sharp jolt in a stock that has been a standout winner. ASTS fell 12% on Wednesday after a Scotiabank…
8 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 06:16 EST — Premarket U.S. space and defense stocks jumped in early premarket trade on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, with Lockheed Martin up 7.2% and Northrop Grumman up 7.5%. RTX gained 4.9% and Kratos Defense rose 7.1%, even as Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures…
8 January 2026
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SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, Jan 7, 2026, 21:04 EST SpaceX is set to launch another 29 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral on Saturday, with liftoff listed for 1:34 p.m. local time. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex The mission lands as SpaceX tries to keep expanding Starlink while addressing growing concerns about traffic in low Earth orbit — the band of…
8 January 2026
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Firefly Aerospace stock jumps as traders look past fresh class-action reminders

Firefly Aerospace stock jumps as traders look past fresh class-action reminders

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 12:14 (EST) — Regular session Firefly Aerospace Inc shares rose on Wednesday, swinging sharply after the open even as new law-firm notices about a securities class-action lawsuit spread across newswires. The stock was up 8.5% at $28.69, after trading as low as $25.39 and as high as $29.00. The move matters because Firefly has been…
7 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as AT&T tees up satellite-to-phone beta, BlueBird 7 launch looms

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps as AT&T tees up satellite-to-phone beta, BlueBird 7 launch looms

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 13:14 EST — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc rose about 7% to $97.27 by 1:14 p.m. EST on Tuesday, after touching $97.89 earlier in the session. The move followed an AT&T plan to start a “beta” direct-to-device satellite service in the first half of 2026 using AST SpaceMobile, Light Reading reported. The initial…
6 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rises near 52-week high as RKLB traders weigh CFO sale notice, Neutron milestones

Rocket Lab stock rises near 52-week high as RKLB traders weigh CFO sale notice, Neutron milestones

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 11:45 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares rose 1.6% to $79.42 in late-morning trade on Tuesday, after swinging between $74.05 and $79.71 and hovering just below a 52-week high of $79.83, according to Investing.com data. Investing The stock ended Monday up 2.8%, extending a sharp rally that has pushed Rocket Lab into one…
6 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

New York, January 5, 2026, 11:35 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares slipped 0.7% to $75.43 by 11:09 a.m. EST on Monday, after closing at $75.99 on Friday. The stock traded between $71.31 and $75.70 and sits roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $79.83. FinancialContent The wobble follows a sharp re-rating since Rocket Lab said it had…
5 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 15% as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida; what to watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 15% as BlueBird 7 reaches Florida; what to watch next

New York, January 4, 2026, 18:42 ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 14.9% on Friday at $83.47 after swinging between $69.25 and $83.76, with about 19 million shares traded. The company’s next satellite, BlueBird 7, has arrived in Florida ahead of integration with the launch vehicle, Via Satellite reported on Sunday. MarketBeat The move matters because AST…
5 January 2026
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Virgin Galactic stock: Debt overhaul and dilution fears cloud 2026 profit hopes

Virgin Galactic stock: Debt overhaul and dilution fears cloud 2026 profit hopes

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 14:50 ET Virgin Galactic’s bid to refinance debt and raise fresh capital is sharpening investor doubts about whether the company can post its first annual profit in 2026, as it remains grounded and burning cash. Analysts polled by S&P Global Market Intelligence expect Virgin Galactic to lose nearly $240 million in 2026, according to a…
4 January 2026
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumps 9% into 2026; insider sale filing adds a wrinkle

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumps 9% into 2026; insider sale filing adds a wrinkle

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:39 ET — Market closed Rocket Lab Corp shares ended Friday’s session up 8.93% at $75.99, with U.S. markets shut on Sunday. The stock was last indicated at $76.21 in after-hours trade on Friday, according to StockAnalysis. The move matters now because Rocket Lab has become a bellwether for a fast-moving corner of the market…
4 January 2026
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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

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 18:37 ET — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares surged on Friday and held gains into after-hours trading, as investors returned from the holiday break chasing momentum in satellite-to-phone connectivity plays. The stock was up 14.9% at $83.47. The move matters now because 2026 is shaping up as a make-or-break year for companies promising to connect ordinary…
3 January 2026
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Sidus Space (SIDU) stock surges 34% after new 7.4% stake filing hits SEC

Sidus Space (SIDU) stock surges 34% after new 7.4% stake filing hits SEC

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 15:50 ET — Regular session Shares of Sidus Space Inc (SIDU) jumped about 34% on Friday, putting the Nasdaq Capital Market-listed stock at $4.20 in afternoon trade. The session range ran from $3.39 to $4.44 with volume above 132 million shares, market data showed. The move comes as traders scan a newly filed Schedule 13G…
2 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Global Growth Companies with High Insider Ownership Show Strong Earnings Potential
    February 4, 2026, 5:34 AM EST. Investors are eyeing global growth companies with high insider ownership, where management's stake aligns shareholder interests with company performance. Firms like UTI, Seers Technology, and Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology post insider holdings between 24% and 39%, paired with earnings growth forecasts up to 120%. South Korea's OCI Holdings, owning 29.3% by insiders, forecasts stellar earnings growth of 111.8% annually despite recent losses. Meanwhile, China's Tianrun Industry Technology boasts 23.8% insider ownership and solid 41.5% earnings growth forecast, surpassing market averages. These companies trade at attractive valuations, presenting potential value amid fluctuating global markets and dipping consumer confidence. High insider ownership may indicate confidence in future prospects and resilience against market volatility.
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