Virgin Galactic’s Wild October Ride: SPCE Stock Soars on Space Tourism Hype, Then Plummets – What’s Next?
Key Facts – October 18, 2025 SPCE Stock Surge and Pullback After languishing near multi-year lows, Virgin Galactic’s stock staged a sharp rally in the first half of October 2025 – only to whipsaw investors with a sudden reversal. The initial catalyst was a flurry of positive news (detailed below) that sent speculative traders rushing in. SPCE climbed over 40% in two weeks, from about $3.42 on Oct. 1 to $4.89 by Oct. 16 ts2.tech. On Oct. 16 alone, the stock jumped ~6%, reflecting renewed optimism. This burst of space-tourism hype lifted SPCE off its recent lows (though it remained well under