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Space Industry News 4 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Firefly Aerospace stock slides nearly 9% as Alpha Block II upgrade puts Flight 7 launch in focus (FLY)

Firefly Aerospace stock slides nearly 9% as Alpha Block II upgrade puts Flight 7 launch in focus (FLY)

New York, January 13, 2026, 15:42 EST — Regular session Shares of Firefly Aerospace Inc dropped 8.9% to $27.73 in afternoon trading Tuesday, after starting the day at $31.47 and earlier hitting $31.54. This step is crucial as Firefly approaches a period where hardware tests and launch frequency could quickly shift investor sentiment. For emerging launch firms, the schedule acts both as a trigger and a gamble. Firefly plans to roll out a “Block II” version of its Alpha rocket, targeting improved reliability and streamlined production to meet commercial, civil, and national security needs. CEO Jason Kim described it as
13 January 2026
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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock slides after Stifel downgrade as NASA moon rover decision nears

New York, January 9, 2026, 15:44 EST — Regular session Intuitive Machines Inc shares were down 3.8% at $18.88 on Friday afternoon, after a choppy session that took the stock from $17.82 to $19.73. About 14.0 million shares changed hands, a heavy day for the name. The slide came after a Stifel downgrade. The firm cut the stock to “hold” from “buy,” even as it raised its price target to $20 from $18. Analyst Jonathan Siegmann said Stifel is seeing “increased nervousness” ahead of NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle decision, which he called “imminent,” and cautioned that politics could complicate the
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 11% as BofA lifts target to $100, easing analyst-whiplash week

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 11% as BofA lifts target to $100, easing analyst-whiplash week

New York, January 9, 2026, 12:13 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 11% to $100.66 on Friday, paring part of a sharp, two-day slide and climb that has kept the stock on traders’ screens. Bank of America Securities analyst Michael Funk raised his price target on the satellite-to-cellular company to $100 from $85, according to a note cited by Moomoo. (Moomoo) The move matters because AST has become a high-volatility proxy for the “direct-to-cell” idea — using satellites to connect ordinary phones without special hardware — at a time when big banks are trying to pin down
9 January 2026
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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 downgrade reignited valuation worries, and the shares traded as low as $83.91 in the session, Barron’s reported. The stock was still up about 304% over the past 12 months, and Barron’s said the company is not expected to turn profitable
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 fell about 0.2%-0.3% heading into Friday’s payrolls report. Jefferies economist Mohit Kumar warned that a shift toward more government intervention could “create uncertainty” and add to some risk premium. Reuters The bounce followed a sharp Wednesday selloff after Trump vowed to
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 space a few hundred miles above Earth where most broadband constellations operate. “Lowering the satellites results in condensing Starlink orbits, and will increase space safety in several ways,” Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s vice president of Starlink engineering, wrote, citing lower debris
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 trading like a headline stock since its 2025 listing, and the latest legal reminders land days before a Jan. 12 deadline for investors to seek lead-plaintiff status in the case — the shareholder who would represent the class and direct
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 service would reach a select group of consumer customers and FirstNet public-safety users, while BlueBird 7 has been shipped to Florida for its launch and four additional launches have been planned before March 2026, the report said; an AT&T spokesperson
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.com The stock ended Monday up 2.8%, extending a sharp rally that has pushed Rocket Lab into one of the most heavily watched U.S.-listed space names. The run-up has also made the shares more sensitive to headlines on timing, margins and funding tied to big government programs. Investors are balancing bullish broker commentary against fresh insider-selling disclosures, while
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 won an $816 million prime contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to design and manufacture 18 satellites for the agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program. The company said the award includes a $806 million base plus up to $10.45
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 is in a make-or-break stretch where investors want proof it can turn a handful of satellites into a repeatable launch cadence. The company is trying to build a “direct-to-cell” network — satellites that connect straight to everyday smartphones without modified
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 Nasdaq-published column. Nasdaq Why it matters now: Virgin is funding development of its next-generation “Delta-class” spaceplanes and a new carrier aircraft while it has little revenue coming in. That leaves the company reliant on the capital markets to bridge the
4 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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