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Space Industry News 10 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) is back in the headlines on December 18, 2025, after the company pulled off a national-security launch ahead of schedule—an operational flex that helped lift the stock in Thursday trading and reignited the ongoing tug‑of‑war between “execution momentum” and “already-priced-in optimism.” Rocket Lab stock today: what’s driving RKLB on Dec. 18, 2025 Rocket Lab said it successfully launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, completing the mission five months ahead of schedule. The launch—named “Don’t Be Such A Square”—lifted off just after midnight from Launch Complex 2 at the Mid‑Atlantic
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) ended the regular session on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 lower, then ticked modestly higher after the closing bell as investors digested a fresh wave of insider-sale headlines and looked ahead to a tightly packed set of overnight and premarket catalysts. As of 7:22 p.m. ET (delayed quote), RKLB traded at $54.08 in after-hours action, up $0.12 (+0.22%), after closing at $53.96, down $1.53 (-2.76%) on the day. After-hours volume was reported at about 2.87 million shares. MarketWatch The setup for Thursday morning is unusual even by Rocket Lab’s standards: an overnight Electron launch window for
18 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space and satellite stocks are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors juggle a busy mix of government launch schedules, fresh earnings, analyst price targets, and connectivity breakthroughs—all while the broader U.S. market digests shifting expectations for interest rates and policy headlines. In today’s tape, the “space” trade isn’t one story—it’s several. Launch providers are increasingly judged on responsiveness (not just cadence). Satellite operators are being re-rated on capacity and spectrum (not just subscriber growth). And data-from-space names are being graded on contract timing and backlog conversion, not just futuristic narratives. Below is a full, news-driven look at the major U.S.-listed space and
17 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: BlueBird‑6 Launch Update, Insider Sales, and Analyst Targets

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 16, 2025: BlueBird‑6 Launch Update, Insider Sales, and Analyst Targets

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back at the center of market attention on December 16, 2025, as investors weigh two forces that often dominate high-volatility “story stocks”: execution risk (a near-term satellite launch milestone) and sentiment shocks (notably, large shareholder selling revealed in SEC filings). As of the latest available trading data on Dec. 16, ASTS was around $66.30, down about 2.2% on the day, after opening near $65.50 and trading between roughly $65.35 and $68.76. That weakness follows a sharp Monday slide: ASTS closed at $67.81 on Dec. 15, down about 11.6%, amid heavy volume and a swirl
16 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News Today: JAXA Mission Win, Launch Abort, Insider Sale Filing, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News Today: JAXA Mission Win, Launch Abort, Insider Sale Filing, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile two-day stretch that captured both the promise—and the whiplash—of the fast-growing space economy. In late-morning trading, Rocket Lab stock hovered in the mid-$50s after a sharp pullback earlier in the week. Investing.com showed RKLB at $54.575, down 1.51% on the day at the time of its update, with an intraday range of roughly $52.68 to $56.73. Investing.com That “ordinary-looking” mid-$50s tape masks a far more dramatic story: Rocket Lab shares fell nearly 10% on Monday even as the company successfully delivered a
16 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Insider-Selling Headlines, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Insider-Selling Headlines, and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) ended Monday, December 15, 2025, in sharp reverse—then continued sliding after the closing bell as investors recalibrated around one near-term catalyst that matters more than almost anything else for the company right now: execution on its next-generation satellite launch schedule. By the end of after-hours trading, ASTS was not just nursing a steep regular-session drop—it was also wrestling with fresh uncertainty around BlueBird 6, the company’s first next-generation satellite and a pivotal “prove it” moment for its direct-to-device broadband ambitions. Below is what the market is reacting to after the bell today (Dec. 15) and
16 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending Monday’s session with a classic “good news, bad tape” setup: the company executed a high-profile mission milestone for Japan’s space agency—yet the stock slid hard during regular trading and softened further after the bell. As of late after-hours trading (timestamp shown at 18:05:01), RKLB was $54.55, down 1.55% after hours, after closing the regular session at $55.41, down 9.89% on the day. Investing.com Below is what moved the stock today, what the latest news and analysis said, how Wall Street’s forecast landscape looks heading into tomorrow, and the key catalysts investors will
16 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 15, 2025

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News Today: BlueBird 6 Launch Delay, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts for Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025 — AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back in the spotlight as investors track a high-stakes launch event that’s become the defining near-term catalyst for the stock: BlueBird 6, the company’s first next-generation “direct-to-device” satellite designed to connect ordinary smartphones from space. On Monday, ASTS shares were volatile as traders digested fresh reports that the BlueBird 6 launch window has slipped from the original Dec. 15 target into late December, with multiple sources pointing to around Dec. 21. The Times of India+2Moneycontrol+2 What’s happening with AST SpaceMobile stock on Dec. 15, 2025 ASTS moved lower in Monday’s session,
15 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is in the spotlight on December 15, 2025, as investors react to a fresh wave of launch news, updated views on the company’s Neutron rocket development timeline, and a stock price that has been highly volatile after a major run-up this year. Early trading painted a split picture: Reuters reported RKLB was up about 2.5% in premarket trading near $63.03 following the weekend’s mission headlines. TradingView MarketWatch’s delayed quote also showed RKLB higher premarket near $62.88 (after a prior close around $61.49). MarketWatch However, by late morning, multiple trackers and commentary outlets pointed to a
15 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Climbs After JAXA ‘RAISE And Shine’ Electron Launch as Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Reusable Fairing Clears Final Tests

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Climbs After JAXA ‘RAISE And Shine’ Electron Launch as Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Reusable Fairing Clears Final Tests

December 15, 2025 — Rocket Lab is starting the week with fresh momentum after successfully completing a milestone mission for Japan’s national space agency — and as its next-generation Neutron rocket moves closer to its long-awaited debut. Shares of Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) were up about 2.5% in premarket trading on Monday after the company confirmed it deployed a Japanese technology-demonstration spacecraft on its first dedicated mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). TradingView+1 The stock move follows a volatile but headline-packed stretch for Rocket Lab: a string of late-year Electron launches, an expanding pipeline of government and international
15 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Date: December 14, 2025 (Sunday) — U.S. markets are closed; the most recent regular-session close was Friday, Dec. 12. StockAnalysis Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending the weekend in the spotlight after a headline-worthy operational update: the company successfully completed a dedicated Electron launch for Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a high-visibility government customer and a sign of growing international demand for Rocket Lab’s launch cadence. Rocket Lab The timing matters. RKLB has been one of the most actively discussed “space economy” equities this month—helped by enthusiasm around Rocket Lab’s next-generation Neutron rocket, the company’s expanding space systems business,
14 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps as Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Clears a Key Milestone — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps as Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Clears a Key Milestone — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is rallying after a major Neutron reusability milestone and a busy launch cadence. Here’s the latest news, analyst forecasts, and key risks as of Dec. 12, 2025. Published: December 12, 2025Company: Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) Rocket Lab stock is back in the spotlight heading into Friday, December 12, 2025, after a sharp jump in the prior session and a cluster of catalysts that matter to both traders and long-term investors: progress on the company’s next-generation Neutron rocket, continued operational momentum in Electron launches, and a steady drumbeat of Wall Street commentary on valuation and
12 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Launch Updates, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Launch Updates, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

(SEO): Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock is volatile after a sharp rally tied to Neutron “Hungry Hippo” testing, launch cadence headlines, and shifting analyst targets. Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is in the spotlight on December 12, 2025, after a big move in the stock, a steady stream of launch and hardware milestones, and fresh analyst and investor-positioning updates. Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready roundup of the latest Rocket Lab stock news, forecasts, and market analysis available as of 12/12/2025, with context on what matters next for investors. RKLB stock price action: what just happened? Rocket Lab shares surged on
12 December 2025
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EchoStar (SATS) Stock News and Forecast After November 21, 2025: SpaceX Deal, AT&T Spectrum and Analyst Targets

EchoStar (SATS) Stock News and Forecast After November 21, 2025: SpaceX Deal, AT&T Spectrum and Analyst Targets

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has gone from near‑distress to one of 2025’s hottest and most controversial telecom stocks, riding massive spectrum deals with SpaceX and AT&T and fresh buzz around a potential SpaceX IPO in 2026. Since November 21, 2025, the stock has climbed from the high‑$60s to roughly the low‑$100s, a gain of more than 50% in just a few weeks, and nearly 200% over the last 12 months. StockAnalysis+2Finimize+2 Below is a detailed breakdown of what has happened around and after November 21, 2025, the latest EchoStar stock news, and how Wall Street currently values and forecasts SATS.
11 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in 2025: Q3 Earnings, Neutron Milestones and Analyst Forecasts After the November 21 Sell‑Off

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in 2025: Q3 Earnings, Neutron Milestones and Analyst Forecasts After the November 21 Sell‑Off

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) has turned into one of 2025’s wildest space stocks. After more than doubling this year, the company was hit with a brutal 40% slide into November 21 — only to roar back with a fresh rally as new Neutron rocket milestones, government funding and bullish analyst reports hit the tape. Simply Wall St+1 Since November 21, the story around Rocket Lab stock has shifted from “overheated and vulnerable” to “high‑risk, high‑potential space prime in waiting.” Record Q3 revenue, a growing backlog, progress on the reusable Neutron rocket and an expanding space‑systems business are all feeding
11 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock: BlueBird 6 Countdown, Fed-Fueled Rally and the High-Risk 2026 Outlook

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock: BlueBird 6 Countdown, Fed-Fueled Rally and the High-Risk 2026 Outlook

Updated December 11, 2025 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has gone from obscure space telecom hopeful to one of 2025’s wildest stocks. After surging more than 200% year-to-date and hitting an all‑time high above $100 in October, the stock now trades around $78 per share, closing at $78.00 on December 11, 2025.StockAnalysis+1 A Federal Reserve rate cut, the imminent BlueBird 6 satellite launch on December 15, and a balance sheet stuffed with newly raised cash have energized the bulls. At the same time, a Q3 earnings “double miss,” heavy dilution from convertible notes, high short interest and extreme options pricing
11 December 2025
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Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Stock on December 11, 2025: Moon-Landing Hype Meets Lawsuit Reality

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Stock on December 11, 2025: Moon-Landing Hype Meets Lawsuit Reality

Data and events in this article are current as of December 11, 2025. Key Takeaways Where Firefly Aerospace Stock Stands Now As of the close on December 10, 2025, Firefly Aerospace stock (FLY) traded at $21.30, up 9.46% on the session, on volume of about 3.5 million shares. The day’s range ran from $18.99 to $21.88, and the 52‑week range sits at $16.00–$73.80.StockAnalysis+2StockAnalysis+2 Key current metrics: That share price is: In short, the December bounce has not erased the damage from a brutal post‑IPO sell‑off. Today’s Big Theme: Volta’s Lunar Power Deal Keeps FLY in the Spotlight The most immediate
11 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours on December 10, 2025: Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Breakthrough, KAIST Launch and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours on December 10, 2025: Neutron ‘Hungry Hippo’ Breakthrough, KAIST Launch and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) finished Wednesday, December 10, 2025, back in the market spotlight. The small‑launch specialist closed sharply higher after fresh launch milestones, a fast‑tracked Korean mission and a major Neutron rocket update, with traders now eyeing how the stock might react when U.S. markets reopen on Thursday, December 11. 1. How Rocket Lab Stock Traded Today – and After the Bell Technical services also flag RKLB as being well above longer‑term averages: Rhea‑AI data highlight an indicative reference price around $53.43 trading above a 200‑day moving average near $37.9, reinforcing the idea that the stock is in
11 December 2025
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SpaceX IPO 2026: Everything We Know Today About Elon Musk’s $1.5 Trillion Listing Plan

SpaceX IPO 2026: Everything We Know Today About Elon Musk’s $1.5 Trillion Listing Plan

Updated: December 10, 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. Key takeaways Where the SpaceX IPO stands on December 10, 2025 Over the last 48 hours, a flurry of reports from Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch, Axios, The Guardian and others has turned a long‑running rumor into a concrete 2026 IPO plan. According to Reuters, SpaceX is working with banks on an initial public offering in 2026 that could raise more than $25 billion, with discussions centering on a listing window around June or July 2026 and a valuation “over $1 trillion.” Reuters Bloomberg’s reporting, echoed by the San Antonio Express‑News and TechCrunch, goes even further: SpaceX is said to be
10 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Soars Ahead of BlueBird 6: Latest Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Soars Ahead of BlueBird 6: Latest Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is back in the spotlight. As of the close on 10 December 2025, ASTS is trading around $78.74, up roughly 8% on the day and sitting near its 52‑week highs. The move caps off a spectacular two‑year run driven by excitement over its direct‑to‑device satellite network, highlighted by the imminent BlueBird 6 launch and a rapid U.S. manufacturing expansion. Below is a comprehensive, Google‑News‑friendly rundown of the latest news, forecasts, and analysis on ASTS as of 10.12.2025. ASTS stock today: price, performance and valuation snapshot A new feature article from The Motley Fool, syndicated via
10 December 2025
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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

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Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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