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Space Technology News 28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% into 2026 as BlueBird 6 rollout stays in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% into 2026 as BlueBird 6 rollout stays in focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 06:49 ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.O) shares jumped 14.9% on Friday, ending at $83.47 in the last U.S. session as traders returned to the satellite-to-smartphone theme that has driven sharp swings in the stock. The move matters now because 2026 is set to be an execution year for direct-to-cell service — technology that aims to connect ordinary smartphones to satellites without special devices — and investors are trying to price how quickly AST can scale coverage and commercial service. AST’s latest rally also lands as competition heats up across satellite-to-phone connectivity, with telecom
4 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock rockets nearly 15% — BlueBird 7 launch prep back in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock rockets nearly 15% — BlueBird 7 launch prep back in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:29 ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile shares surged 14.9% on Friday, ending at $83.47 and marking one of the stock’s biggest single-day moves in recent weeks. The stock dipped about 0.1% in after-hours trade. Investing The jump matters because AST is moving from demonstrations to scaled deployment — the costly phase where timelines, launch cadence and early service activation can quickly reshape investor expectations. That transition has made the stock highly sensitive to operational updates, even when they come via short company posts rather than formal filings. SEC AST is one of several companies
3 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 orbit milestone refocuses traders on 2026 rollout

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 orbit milestone refocuses traders on 2026 rollout

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 03:57 ET — Market closed Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc rose 14.9% on Friday to close at $83.47, after swinging between $69.25 and $83.76. Volume was about 19 million shares, above the stock’s average daily volume of roughly 12.4 million shares, and the stock was little changed in extended trading. MarketWatch The move matters because AST is trying to convert a high-profile satellite buildout into a commercial service that can scale. For a constellation operator still building out its network, each successful on-orbit step can reset expectations for service timing, capital needs and partnerships. A
3 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps about 7% today as ASTS leads space-telecom movers

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps about 7% today as ASTS leads space-telecom movers

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 13:08 ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 7% on Friday, bucking a slightly softer tech tape in early afternoon trading. The stock was up $5.22 at $77.85, after ranging from $69.39 to $78.07. The move puts fresh attention on execution risks and milestones for space-based “direct-to-device” connectivity — the push to link standard smartphones to satellites when ground networks are unavailable. AST’s latest swing comes after the company’s BlueBird 6 satellite reached orbit late last month, a key step as it expands its low Earth orbit fleet — satellites operating relatively close
2 January 2026
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Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 05:19 ET U.K. startup Space Forge said on Dec. 31 it generated plasma — a superheated gas — aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, calling it a world-first for commercial in-space manufacturing. The company said the milestone moves it closer to producing high-performance semiconductor materials in low Earth orbit. Space Forge Why it matters now: Space Forge said the plasma run shows it can create the extreme conditions needed for gas-phase crystal growth, a core step in forming semiconductor crystals from vapor. The Cardiff-based company is targeting wide- and ultra-wide bandgap materials such as gallium nitride and
1 January 2026
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slips today as insider buy filing, AT&T satellite update keep launch focus

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slips today as insider buy filing, AT&T satellite update keep launch focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 13:57 ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) shares were down 0.8% at $74.05 in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, after swinging between $72.53 and $75.73. The Nasdaq-tracking Invesco QQQ was off about 0.2%. The pullback matters because AST’s valuation has become tightly linked to a handful of near-term execution checkpoints: satellite launches, ground network buildout and carrier readiness. Those milestones can move the stock even when the broader market is quiet. The company is trying to deliver “direct-to-device” connectivity — linking satellites to standard smartphones without specialized equipment — and investors are watching
31 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile stock edges up on “coming weeks” start for BlueBird 6 operations

AST SpaceMobile stock edges up on “coming weeks” start for BlueBird 6 operations

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 13:59 ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile Inc shares rose on Monday after its chief operating officer said the company’s latest BlueBird 6 satellite should begin operations in the coming weeks. The timing matters because investors are looking for signs the direct-to-smartphone satellite venture is moving from launch headlines to working service. The stock has traded on milestone updates as the company ramps toward a larger constellation. AST is aiming to deliver “space-based cellular broadband,” which means a satellite link that connects directly to standard smartphones without special user equipment when they are outside terrestrial
29 December 2025
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Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:50 ET — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares rose 1.6% to $71.78 by 11:50 a.m. ET, rebounding from an 8.5% slide in the prior session. The stock traded between $69.32 and $72.74 on Monday, and has ranged from $14.72 to $79.83 over the past 52 weeks. The Nasdaq was down 0.7% and the S&P 500 fell 0.5%. Google+1 The move comes as year-end trading thins out and price swings widen in some high-momentum names. Rocket Lab has been one of the more volatile space-linked stocks this month as investors weigh defense contract wins against
29 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile stock rises as COO maps BlueBird 6 “coming weeks” start

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as COO maps BlueBird 6 “coming weeks” start

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:14 ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose on Monday after the company’s chief operating officer outlined a near-term timeline for its newest satellite to begin operating. ETManufacturing.in The Texas-based satellite-to-smartphone company’s stock was up 2.3% at $73.60 by 10:14 a.m. ET, after falling sharply in the prior session. StockAnalysis The move matters because AST is trading on execution risk: investors want evidence that the company can move from launches to sustained, on-orbit service and then scale its constellation. ETManufacturing.in+1 Any signal on timing can shift sentiment quickly, as traders reassess how soon AST
29 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile slides into the weekend as BlueBird 6 operations timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile slides into the weekend as BlueBird 6 operations timeline comes into focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 19:17 ET — Market closed AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.O) shares ended Friday down 7.8% at $71.95, as the space-to-smartphone stock extended sharp swings after the launch of its newest satellite. The move matters because AST’s valuation has been driven by expectations it can turn years of testing into a scaled satellite network that connects standard smartphones. The next checkpoints — when the satellite begins operating and how quickly more spacecraft follow — are likely to set the tone for trading into year-end. The Week+1 The company added fresh detail over the weekend. Chief operating officer Shanti
29 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News: BlueBird 6 Commissioning Timeline, Insider Trades, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News: BlueBird 6 Commissioning Timeline, Insider Trades, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 10:06 a.m. ET — Market closed (weekend). AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) heads into the final trading week of 2025 with investors balancing a major technical milestone—its record-size BlueBird 6 satellite now in orbit—against a sharp late-week pullback and renewed debate over valuation, insider trading optics, and the pace of commercialization. With U.S. markets closed Sunday, the key question for Monday’s session (Dec. 29) is whether ASTS can stabilize after a high-volatility stretch that saw shares swing dramatically around the BlueBird 6 launch headlines. Where ASTS stands with markets closed ASTS last traded around $71.95,
28 December 2025
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Planet Labs (PL) Stock News: Weekend Pause After Friday Drop, Analyst Targets and Q4 Outlook in Focus

Planet Labs (PL) Stock News: Weekend Pause After Friday Drop, Analyst Targets and Q4 Outlook in Focus

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 8:09 p.m. ET — Market closed Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) stock is off the tape this weekend, with U.S. equities closed until Monday’s regular session. Shares of the Earth-imaging and geospatial analytics company finished Friday’s trade at $19.36, down 4.72%, and later traded around $19.25 in after-hours activity before extended trading ended. StockAnalysis+1 The pullback comes as investors weigh a mix of near-term headlines—ranging from fresh institutional-position coverage to a widely circulated downgrade note—against the company’s sharply improved backlog metrics and updated fiscal 2026 outlook following its most recent quarterly report. Barchart.com+2MarketBeat+2 Market status:
28 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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