Rocket Lab Shatters Responsive Space Record: Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS HAZE Mission in 16 Hours 42 Minutes

Rocket Lab successfully launched the VICTUS HAZE mission for the U.S. Space Force in 16 hours and 42 minutes after receiving the launch notice, breaking the previous responsive space record by over 10 hours. The company delivered a complete end-to-end solution including spacecraft design, build, launch, and on-orbit operations, with the Pioneer spacecraft now conducting complex rendezvous and proximity operations in low Earth orbit.

06/22/2026, 5:33 PM • GlobeNewswire

Fortrade Expands Its Instrument Range With New Shares Across AI, Networking, Space, and Advanced Materials

Fortrade has expanded its trading platform by adding shares in four companies spanning AI, optical networking, space systems, and advanced materials sectors. The new additions include Ciena Corporation, Rocket Lab Corporation, Corning Incorporated, and Cerebras Systems, available as CFDs. The expansion reflects growing client demand for access to companies driving technological innovation beyond mega-cap names.

06/22/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

4 Space Stocks to Load Up On While SpaceX Gets All the Attention

While SpaceX dominates headlines following its IPO, four smaller public space companies—Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, Intuitive Machines, and Redwire—are building critical infrastructure and capabilities in the space economy. These companies are securing NASA contracts, achieving profitability milestones, and positioning themselves in defense and AI markets, though each carries execution risks.

06/19/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq-100 Is Getting 5 New Members. Here's the List.

The Nasdaq-100 index is adding five new members on June 22, 2026: Astera Labs, CoreWeave, Nebius Group, Teradyne, and Rocket Lab. Four of these companies operate in AI infrastructure, networking, and computing capacity, while Rocket Lab is a space platform company. All five are significantly outperforming the market with year-to-date gains ranging from 53% to 242%, reflecting broader market trends favoring AI and infrastructure companies.

06/19/2026, 11:26 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Stocks Poised to Benefit Now That SpaceX Is Public

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO creates opportunities for suppliers and partners in the commercial space economy. Alphabet holds a $122 billion stake in SpaceX that is now marked to market. Rocket Lab, Kratos Defense, Intuitive Machines, and AST SpaceMobile are positioned to benefit from increased spending on space infrastructure and satellite deployment.

06/18/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Forget SpaceX at $200. Buy This Space ETF Instead for Just $34.

Following SpaceX's IPO at $135, the stock has surged to around $191, but its steep valuation and IPO volatility make it risky for conservative investors. The Ark Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) offers a diversified alternative at $34, providing exposure to SpaceX and other space industry leaders like Rocket Lab, L3Harris, and Advanced Micro Devices with lower concentration risk.

06/17/2026, 7:07 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Had the Biggest IPO in History. That Doesn't Mean You Should Buy the Stock.

SpaceX's record-breaking $75 billion IPO and 20% first-day surge have generated significant hype, but the article cautions that size alone isn't a reason to invest. While the company offers ambitious growth potential in space exploration, AI, and satellite communications, it faces substantial risks including lack of profitability, extreme valuation metrics (P/S ratio of 117), technological uncertainty, governance concerns with Elon Musk's control, and dependence on government contracts. The stock may appeal only to long-term growth investors willing to tolerate high volatility.

06/17/2026, 12:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Momentus, AST SpaceMobile Lead The Thaw In Space Stocks

The space sector rebounds Wednesday as Momentus and AST SpaceMobile lead gains following positive catalysts. Momentus announced a new contract with University of Colorado Boulder for its Vigoride-9 service vehicle, rising 9.04%. AST SpaceMobile successfully launched three BlueBird satellites, gaining 6.75%. The sector recovers after SpaceX's IPO triggered a broader selloff, with investors showing renewed interest in commercial space companies.

06/17/2026, 10:24 AM • Benzinga

SpaceX Opened at $150: What Else Happened on Day 1?

SpaceX completed its IPO on June 12, 2026, pricing at $135 and opening to the public at $150 per share, closing at $160.95 for a 19.2% first-day gain. The company achieved a $2.1 trillion market cap, making it one of the world's most valuable companies. However, competing space stocks declined significantly on the news, with investors potentially rotating out of other space sector companies to buy SpaceX shares.

06/17/2026, 8:12 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Stock Faces Post-IPO Valuation Risks as AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab Rebound

SpaceX's IPO has driven its stock from $135 to over $225, creating a $2.5 trillion valuation driven by retail options trading and float scarcity rather than fundamentals. The company trades at 20x projected 2027 sales while posting $4.94 billion annual losses. A $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Cursor and Tesla merger rumors inflate valuations further. Meanwhile, AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab offer better risk-reward profiles after being temporarily overshadowed by the SpaceX IPO frenzy.

06/17/2026, 5:34 AM • Investing

Does the SpaceX IPO Mean You Should Ditch Rocket Lab?

SpaceX's IPO has become the largest in history, causing investors to sell Rocket Lab shares, which dropped 32% from highs. While SpaceX has ambitious plans for AI data centers, Starlink, and Mars colonization, it trades at an extremely expensive 100+ times 2025 revenue. Rocket Lab, a smaller competitor focused on commercial rocket launches, is also expensive at 89x sales despite strong growth. The article recommends investors avoid both stocks due to their elevated valuations.

06/16/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Surpassed Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Tesla in Market Cap on Its IPO Day. Can It Take on Amazon's Market Cap Next?

SpaceX went public on June 12 at a $1.77 trillion valuation and reached $2.40 trillion market cap, becoming the world's sixth-most-valuable company. However, the article argues SpaceX is significantly overvalued with a price-to-sales ratio of 128x and ongoing losses, while Amazon remains more fairly valued at 3x sales with consistent profitability and strong growth prospects.

06/15/2026, 4:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Mission Control: Floating In SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Orbit

SpaceX completed the largest IPO ever, raising $75 billion at a $2.1 trillion valuation. The stock surged 19% on day one and continued climbing in premarket trading. The company's merger with xAI has shifted market perception from aerospace infrastructure to space-based AI compute. However, analysts are divided on valuation, with NewStreet Research targeting $165 versus Morningstar's $63 price target. The IPO is expected to create a 'gravitational pull' effect, boosting valuations across the aerospace sector.

06/15/2026, 12:12 PM • Investing

Rocket Lab, Firefly Upgraded — SpaceX IPO Was Your Chance To Load These Stocks

KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Firefly Aerospace (FLY) to Overweight, viewing the post-SpaceX IPO selloff as a buying opportunity. RKLB has a $135 price target implying 26% upside, driven by its Neutron medium-lift rocket and $2.2B+ backlog. FLY's $50 target suggests 48.5% upside, supported by its successful lunar lander and NASA contracts. Both companies benefit from growing satellite constellations, undersupplied launch markets, and increased defense spending on space systems.

06/15/2026, 11:20 AM • Benzinga

3 Powerful Space Stocks With Massive Long-Term Upside

While SpaceX dominates space industry headlines, three alternative space stocks—Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and Redwire—offer different exposure to the growing space economy through launch services, satellite-to-phone connectivity, and mission-critical infrastructure. Each carries significant risk but presents compelling long-term upside potential if commercial adoption and defense spending continue to accelerate.

06/14/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool