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Space Tech IPO Boom: SpaceX, Hawkeye 360, and the 200 Percent Returns Reshaping Orbital Markets
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- Apr 13, 2026
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- 151
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Summary
In the past 48 hours, the space technology industry shows robust momentum driven by IPO anticipation, product unveilings, and testing milestones. South Korean asset managers launched two space-themed ETFs on April 14, including the ACE U.S. Space Tech Active and TIGER U.S. Space Tech, targeting firms like Rocket Lab and York Space Systems ahead of SpaceX's expected June Nasdaq IPO valued at up to 2 trillion dollars with a 75 billion dollar offering[2]. Hawkeye 360 filed for a NYSE IPO under ticker HAWK, joining recent publics like Firefly Aerospace and York, as defense-focused space firms tap growing capital needs[3]. New product launches dominate: MDA Space unveiled MDA MIDNIGHT on April 13 at the 41st Space Symposium, a space control platform for orbital inspection, countermeasures, and de-orbiting using robotics from its SKYMAKER and AURORA lines[4]. Vantor introduced Vantage and Pulse satellite classes for better imagery resolution, while Albedo announced its Vicinity very low Earth orbit bus for high-power apps like SAR, targeting 2027 flights[3]. SpaceX advanced Starship testing with Booster 90's 33-engine run and Ship 39 prep, eyeing a mid-May launch[1]. Market data from the past week highlights strength: a global space fund posted 213 percent returns since 2023, 86 percent yearly, amid Starlink's 10,000 satellites (65 percent of orbit) and 22 billion dollars in U.S. contracts[2][5]. Firefly's Alpha rocket reached orbit this week, redeeming prior issues[3]. No major regulatory shifts or disruptions emerged, but leaders respond aggressively: SpaceX pushes orbital AI compute, with Musk eyeing hyperscaler status as startups test in-orbit Nvidia chips[5]. Compared to last week's quieter Symposium prep, activity surged with Artemis II celebrations and NASA's Boeing a…