SpaceEconomy News & Analysis
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Valuation Hits $59 Billion Amid Space IPO Surge
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has realized a market valuation of approximately $59 billion as of June 13 following significant interest in space stocks triggered by Elon Musk's SpaceX debut on June 12. The IPO was the largest ever, with SpaceX shares closing at around $161, resulting in a market capitalization of $2.1 trillion. Jacob Keeton, a prominent investor in Rocket Lab, has reported $3 million in gains from his investment of 11,000 shares. The global space economy is projected to grow from $626 billion in 2025 to $1.01 trillion by 2034 according to Novaspace's Space Economy Report.
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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Reports $210.1M 2025 Revenue Down 7.9%
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) reported 2025 revenue of $210.1 million, a decrease of 7.9% year-over-year, along with a backlog of $943 million and a gross margin of 19%. The company projected 2026 revenue between $900 million and $1 billion with positive adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, Intuitive Machines secured a $180.4 million NASA CLPS task order for its upcoming lunar mission. The positive momentum in the space sector, fueled by SpaceX's IPO filing and NASA's successful Artemis II mission, may bolster investors' interest in lunar infrastructure companies like Intuitive Machines.
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