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Space Tech Stocks Surge as Artemis II Breaks Records and SpaceX Files for IPO
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- Apr 6, 2026
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- 176
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Summary
In the past 48 hours, the space technology industry surges with NASA's Artemis II mission dominating headlines, as the crew prepares to shatter Apollo 13's distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth, exceeding it by over 4,100 miles during a lunar flyby on April 6[1][3]. Launched April 1, the Orion capsule nears the moon's far side, offering unprecedented views of features like the Orientale Basin and a rare total solar eclipse visible only from space, with astronauts capturing images and sharing awe-inspired updates, including an Easter message[1][5]. Market movements electrify stocks: BlackSky Technology (BKSY) jumped 32.29% in the past week to $30.81 per share, fueled by a new multi-year U.S. government IDIQ contract and Gen-3 satellite ramp-up promising revenue spikes in 2025[7]. Rocket Lab (RKLB), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), and GE Aerospace (GE) lead daily watchlists for high trading volume on April 5, signaling investor frenzy in volatile, high-growth plays[8]. SpaceX confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO on April 1, eyeing $75 billion raise at $1.75-2 trillion valuation, boosted by orbital data center ambitions[2][6]. Key deals include Rocket Lab's regulatory nod on March 30 to acquire Mynaric AG, enhancing in-house laser comms for its $1.3 billion satellite contracts and marking a European entry, with closure expected this month[2]. Defense wins feature Darkhive's record $49.7 million APFIT contract for tactical UAS software and Velo3D's additive manufacturing for jet parts, addressing supply bottlenecks[4]. No major regulatory shifts or consumer behavior changes surface, but leaders respond boldly: NASA bridges eras via Artemis II's eclipse observations and ISS radio linkup, while SpaceX eyes data centers to justify mega-valuation amid capital markets heat. Compar…