- In 2024, Rocket Lab surged over 360%, Intuitive Machines jumped 720%, and Redwire climbed 436% amid a wave of small-cap space-stock rallies.
- By early 2025, many space stocks retraced 40–60% from their 2024 highs as investors reassessed profitability and valuations.
- Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ:RKLB reported Q1 2025 revenue of $122.6 million, up 32% year over year, with a backlog of $1.07 billion, five Electron launches in the quarter, and Neutron selected for a $5.6 billion U.S. Space Force launch program, while 2025 revenue guidance remains about 30% higher.
- Virgin Galactic NYSE:SPCE saw its stock fall about 50% in 2024 and continue to lag in 2025 as it works toward ramping flights and long-run profitability.
- Iridium Communications NASDAQ:IRDM…
Global Space Industry Performance & Bold 2025 Forecasts
August 20, 2026
