SPACE

In a boost to Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, President Donald Trump is seeking to involve private companies in Mars exploration. What Happened: The White House’s 2026 budget proposal, unveiled on Friday, includes over $1 billion for Mars initiatives, according to a...

Billionaire Elon Musk is a self-proclaimed man of many hats, leading several companies with titles like chairman, CEO and founder. A recent Benzinga reader survey revealed which of the companies Musk leads would be the favorite for investors if they had access to all his companies, both public and...

Shares of end-to-end space company Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) are on watch Wednesday after the company announced the acquisition of high-performance optical systems producer Geost. What To Know: Rocket Lab signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tuscon, Arizona-based Geost. The company...

Elon Musk's Mars ambitions continue to be an elusive goal for the billionaire, as SpaceX's Starship test launch in Texas ended with a mid-flight failure. What Happened: The test flight performed better than on the previous two occasions and reached beyond the points of prior test launches on...

President Donald Trump once again revived his long-simmering “Golden Dome” missile defense idea, this time bringing Canada into the fold, but with a provocative condition. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada was eager to join the United States...

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are rising in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced plans to acquire electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payload development and manufacturing company Geost. What Happened: Rocket Lab announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tucson,...

Several major players in the space stock sector made recent headlines with contract wins, product launches and other updates. Here's what to know:  RKLB: Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) is set to launch its "Full Stream Ahead" mission to deploy a BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE:BKSY) Gen-3...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that the company's Starship rocket, a crucial element in the billionaire's plans to set up a colony on Mars, can reach the red planet in 6 months. What Happened: A user shared a post on the social media platform X with a video that showcased...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly intensifying efforts to prepare its experimental Starship rocket for a potential Mars mission next year What Happened: SpaceX is reallocating personnel and resources to accelerate development of the 400-foot rocket, according to The Wall Street Journal. The...

U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could usher in a new era of space-based weaponry. What Happened: The Trump administration's Golden Dome could provoke other states to employ similar systems in space and fast-track the militarization of space, experts suggest in a...

Elon Musk's Space exploration company SpaceX was handed a major boost by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration or FAA as SpaceX's Texas Starship launch was approved by the agency. What Happened: Following the approval, the launch could take place as soon as May 27, 2025, depending on weather and...

Barclays analyst David Strauss initiated coverage on Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) with an Equal-Weight rating and price forecast of $13. The rating reflects optimism about the company’s diverse growth prospects, partly negated by uncertainties around government funding, industry...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday outlined an ambitious $175 billion plan to develop what he’s dubbing a “Golden Dome” missile defense system. What To Know: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LHX) will manufacture satellites for what is expected to...

L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX) shares are rising in extended trading Tuesday after the Trump administration announced plans for a Golden Dome missile defense system that will involve the company’s satellites. What Happened: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the architecture...

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPCE) shares are in the spotlight Monday after shares soared approximately 43% Friday to close out the week. Here’s a look at what’s going on. What To Know: Virgin Galactic shares hit new 52-week lows in April, but the company’s first-quarter...