Space infrastructure

Cheaper launch and growing government demand are expanding the market for satellite networks, earth data, spacecraft components, and national-security space systems.

CompanyWhy it mattersSignal

RKLB

Rocket Lab USA

Launch and space systems

Rocket Lab launches satellites and also makes spacecraft parts, giving it more than one way to grow.

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$50.84

−7.99%

IRDM

Iridium Communications

Satellite communications

Iridium runs a global satellite network that keeps voice, data, and government communications connected.

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$43.78

−2.69%

ASTS

AST SpaceMobile

Direct-to-device

AST SpaceMobile is building satellites that aim to bring mobile service to places without cell towers.

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$40.64

−8.59%

Planet Labs

Earth observation

Planet takes frequent pictures of Earth and sells that data to businesses and governments.

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$13.57

−6.67%

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