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Space Technology News 7 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

ASTS stock jumps after AST SpaceMobile sets late-February BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn

ASTS stock jumps after AST SpaceMobile sets late-February BlueBird 7 launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:58 ET — After-hours Key points Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) soared Thursday, finishing the day 12.4% higher at $116.37 before slipping 0.2% in after-hours. The stock traded between $105.80 and $120.09, with roughly 19.3 million shares changing hands. (Investing) All eyes return to one key question: can AST meet its deadlines? As it continues…
23 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

Morgan Stanley Upgrade Lifts MDA Space as 2026 Space-Tech Funding Forecast Rises

TORONTO, Jan 19, 2026, 11:19 EST Global investment in space technology is set to climb again in 2026 after a record year, driven by defense-linked satellite systems and launch capacity, investment firm Seraphim Space said on Monday. Private investment rose 48% in 2025 to $12.4 billion, the firm said, and “a potential SpaceX IPO could act as a powerful catalyst,”…
19 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

AST SpaceMobile stock spikes on $151 billion SHIELD defense pool nod — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 08:15 EST — Market closed. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares ended Friday up 14.34%, closing at $115.77. The stock bounced between $106.30 and $120.80 during the session, with roughly 33.6 million shares changing hands, per Yahoo Finance. The company’s decision came after it secured a prime contract spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative…
17 January 2026
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SpaceX’s NROL-105 launch puts new U.S. spy satellites in orbit as NRO ramps up “proliferated” fleet

SpaceX’s NROL-105 launch puts new U.S. spy satellites in orbit as NRO ramps up “proliferated” fleet

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, California, Jan 17, 2026, 00:42 PST SpaceX sent a Falcon 9 rocket skyward late Friday, carrying an unknown number of U.S. reconnaissance satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. The first-stage booster touched down safely back at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Spaceflightnow This mission is key to the NRO’s push for a “proliferated architecture” —…
17 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:59 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares surged Friday following news that the satellite-to-smartphone firm secured a key contract slot with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The stock climbed 14.4% to $115.85 by late morning, having peaked at $120.72 earlier in the day. This shift is significant as the company seeks to prove its…
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

New York, January 12, 2026, 11:21 (ET) — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. dropped 1.9% to close at $95.81 on Monday, bouncing between $93.89 and $101.11 amid choppy trading. This shift is significant since the stock now stands as a stand-in for the “direct-to-device” satellite sector — the wager that phones will link to satellites without extra gear…
12 January 2026
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the…
11 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on BofA target hike as valuation fight widens

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on BofA target hike as valuation fight widens

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 17:03 (EST) — After-hours AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 7.9% on Friday and were flat after the bell, after Bank of America lifted its price target to $100 from $85 while keeping a Neutral rating. The stock hit $101.68 before closing at $97.67. (StockAnalysis) The move puts the spotlight back on a stock that traders…
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

NEW YORK, January 9, 2026, 10:51 EST AST SpaceMobile shares were up about 9% on Friday morning, finding their footing after a midweek drop triggered by a Scotiabank downgrade that pointed to rising pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink and raised doubts about the company’s valuation. The call matters now because the market is trying to price a business that has to…
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 20:43 EST — Market closed for the day. Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) staged a rebound Thursday, finishing 5.6% higher at $90.56. The stock clawed back after a steep drop in the previous session, triggered by an analyst downgrade. MarketWatch The move matters because ASTS has morphed into a high-beta bet centered on a crucial…
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 08:21 EST — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares were up 3.6% at $88.80 in premarket trading on Thursday, a day after the satellite-to-phone company lost about 12% in the regular session. MarketBeat The move keeps the focus on a stock that has been swinging hard as investors argue over how fast space-based cellular broadband turns into…
8 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slides after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock slides after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation “irrational”

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 12:42 (EST) — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) fell 8.5% to $89.18 in midday trading on Wednesday after Scotiabank cut the satellite communications company to sector underperform. The stock opened at $91 and hit a session low of $88.49 as volume rose past 12.3 million shares. The downgrade hits after a sharp run that…
7 January 2026
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  • Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) Valuation Edges Slightly Above Market Amid Weaker Shares
    January 25, 2026, 1:42 AM EST. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) shares have softened, down about 5% over the past month and 12% over the past year, despite the company reporting a strong annual revenue of $5.23 billion and net income of $397.5 million. The stock currently trades near $80.07, slightly below the consensus fair value estimate of $81.50. Analysts cite concerns over higher commercial auto reserve risks and slower premium growth, which have led to a downward revision of the price target to $81.50. Although SIGI shows positive revenue and earnings growth, momentum has faded recently. Investors should weigh these risks against the company's fundamentals and growth outlook when evaluating the stock's valuation.
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