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December 22, 2025
Space stocks rocket higher as sector optimism gains steam into 2026
Space stocks have rallied in recent weeks following news that Musk's SpaceX is planning to go public next year and widespread government interest.
TL;DR
- Space stocks saw significant gains on Monday, building on previous week's momentum.
- Firefly Aerospace rallied 15%, Intuitive Machines surged 7%, and Rocket Lab jumped 10%.
- Rocket Lab's gain followed an $816 million satellite deal announcement.
- Investor optimism is boosted by SpaceX's planned IPO and government interest in space.
- President Trump signed an executive order for a permanent U.S. base on the moon.
- Jared Isaacman was confirmed as NASA administrator after a lengthy nomination process.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy served as interim NASA administrator.
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