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Space Industry News 22 December 2025 - 24 December 2025

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Sparks a Wild Swing — What to Know Before the Next Session

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Sparks a Wild Swing — What to Know Before the Next Session

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) ended Christmas Eve trading with a dramatic reversal that highlights both the promise — and the volatility — of the direct-to-cell satellite theme. In the holiday-shortened session on Wednesday, Dec. 24, ASTS surged early on confirmation that its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite reached orbit, then slid sharply into the close. Investors With U.S. equity markets closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25), the more practical question for investors is what to watch before markets reopen on Friday, Dec. 26 — especially as AST SpaceMobile enters a critical “execution phase” where engineering milestones can move the
24 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Turns Volatile After BlueBird 6 Launch: Dec. 24, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Turns Volatile After BlueBird 6 Launch: Dec. 24, 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is making headlines on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 after confirming the successful orbital launch of “BlueBird 6,” its first next‑generation satellite designed to deliver space-based 4G/5G cellular broadband directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. Business Wire Yet despite the milestone, ASTS stock has been whipsawing in a holiday-shortened U.S. trading session—a reminder that for high‑beta “future-network” names, major technical wins don’t always translate into a straight-line move in the share price. New York Stock Exchange Below is a comprehensive roundup of the Dec. 24, 2025 news flow, the key catalysts and risks being debated, and what
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

December 24, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is spending Christmas Eve doing what overheated momentum names often do: pausing and digesting. After a blistering December rally fueled by defense-contract news and a record-setting launch cadence, RKLB shares traded in the mid-$70s in the shortened U.S. session, slipping modestly as investors weigh how much of 2026’s growth is already priced in. MarketBeat+1 Even with the day’s softer tape, Rocket Lab stock remains one of the market’s most watched space-sector stories into year-end. Analysts and investors are now trying to answer a more complicated question than “what happened?”—namely: what
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

December 24, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) has become one of the most-watched “pure-play” space names on U.S. markets this December, with investors reacting to a rare combination of major defense contract momentum, a record launch year, and fresh analyst target hikes. The rally has also reignited the central debate around Rocket Lab stock: Is RKLB a durable defense-and-space systems compounder—or has the market already priced in perfection? Barron’s+2Investing.com+2 Adding to the day’s dynamics, U.S. stock markets are operating under Christmas Eve early-close hours (1:00 p.m. ET)—a setup that can amplify volatility on headline-driven moves. Nasdaq Below is
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

December 23, 2025 — Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending 2025 with a rare combination that markets love: a marquee U.S. national security contract, a record-setting launch cadence with a spotless success rate, and a wave of analyst upgrades that are reframing the company as more than a “small rocket” story. After a sharp multi-day rally, shares have been hovering around the high-$70s range this week—near a 52-week high—while headlines across financial media describe the move as everything from a “surge” to a “100% soar.” Investing.com+2Yahoo Finance+2 What’s driving the momentum isn’t a single catalyst. It’s a stack of developments—spanning
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) on Dec. 23, 2025: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) on Dec. 23, 2025: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) is ending 2025 in full “space-stock” mode: a record year of Electron launches, a landmark U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) award tied to missile-defense satellites, and fresh analyst target hikes that helped push shares toward new highs—followed by a bout of volatility as traders digested insider-selling headlines and a sharp year-to-date run. Barron’s+2SDA+2 Below is what’s moving Rocket Lab stock on December 23, 2025, what Wall Street is forecasting now, and the specific milestones investors are watching as RKLB heads into 2026. Rocket Lab stock: why RKLB is in focus on Dec. 23, 2025 Rocket
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as its stock digests a sharp late-year rally, fresh analyst upgrades, and a landmark U.S. national security contract that highlights the company’s transformation from a “small rocket” specialist into a vertically integrated space and defense contractor. Barron’s+1 After surging into the high-$70s on Monday, RKLB pulled back in early trading on Tuesday—an early sign of profit-taking after a run that has made Rocket Lab one of the market’s most discussed space stocks heading into 2026. Barron’s+2MarketWatch+2 Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s Rocket Lab
23 December 2025
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Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) Stock News Today: SHIELD Contract Slot, $25M Offering, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) Stock News Today: SHIELD Contract Slot, $25M Offering, and Updated Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU) is having the kind of week that makes small-cap traders reach for both coffee and a risk disclosure. The space-and-defense company is riding a powerful headline catalyst—being named an awardee under the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD multiple-award contract vehicle—while simultaneously asking the market for more capital via a $25 million discounted share offering. Sidus Space, Inc.+1 The result is a classic micro-cap tug-of-war: big “future opportunity” narrative vs. immediate dilution math. What’s moving Sidus Space stock on Dec. 23, 2025 The most market-moving update is Sidus Space’s inclusion as one of the contract awardees
23 December 2025
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Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock News Today: After a 370% Surge, FJET Pulls Back Pre-Market on Dec. 23, 2025

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock News Today: After a 370% Surge, FJET Pulls Back Pre-Market on Dec. 23, 2025

Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) has turned into one of the market’s loudest “new ticker” stories heading into the Christmas-week lull—rocketing to a $31.50 close on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, then giving back a chunk of the move in pre-market trading early Tuesday, Dec. 23. StockAnalysis+1 The headline numbers are hard to ignore: That kind of whiplash is not unusual for freshly listed, retail-buzzed stocks—especially when the public float is tight, fundamentals are still being digested, and the story has splashy keywords (supersonic jets + “space launch”) attached to it. Below is a detailed, publication-ready breakdown of what’s driving
23 December 2025
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Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Falls After Hours After a 371% Day-3 Surge: What Happened on Dec. 22, 2025 — and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Starfighters Space (FJET) Stock Falls After Hours After a 371% Day-3 Surge: What Happened on Dec. 22, 2025 — and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Starfighters Space, Inc. stock (NYSE American: FJET) delivered one of the most dramatic moves in the U.S. market on Monday, December 22, 2025—then gave back a meaningful chunk of those gains after the closing bell. The company’s shares finished the regular session at $31.50, capping a +370.85% gain on the day amid explosive volume and repeated volatility pauses. Investor’s Business Daily+1But in after-hours trading, the stock reversed sharply, with quotes showing FJET down roughly 20%–24% at various points in the evening. Investor’s Business Daily+1 Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s key news, the filings that matter, what the tape
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Slides After Hours After Record Close on $816M Space Force Satellite Deal — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Slides After Hours After Record Close on $816M Space Force Satellite Deal — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) put on another headline-grabbing performance Monday, December 22, 2025—then turned volatile again after the closing bell. In regular trading, Rocket Lab stock closed at $77.55, up 9.97%, extending Friday’s surge and printing a new record close. After the bell, however, the move cooled sharply: RKLB traded at $72.67 as of 7:38 p.m. ET (delayed quote), down 6.29% in after-hours trading on 2.35 million shares of after-hours volume. MarketWatch Below is what drove the rally, what may be behind the late pullback, and the key items to watch before Tuesday’s open (Dec. 23). Rocket Lab stock
23 December 2025
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FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

FJET Stock Surges as Starfighters Space Debuts on NYSE American, Riding a Red-Hot 2025 Space Stocks Rally

December 22, 2025 — A new ticker has rocketed onto U.S. markets, and traders are treating it like the latest “pure-play space” momentum trade. Starfighters Space, Inc. — now trading on NYSE American under the ticker “FJET” — is drawing outsized attention on December 22, 2025, as shares swing sharply higher in heavy volume, extending a volatile first week as a public company. Business Wire+1 The move is landing at the same moment the broader space complex is catching another bid: Rocket Lab has pushed to fresh highs after a weekend launch and a major U.S. Space Force contract, while
22 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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