Category ASTS

America’s new space transportation policy targets more than 1,000 launches and reentries a year by 2030. SpaceX, Rocket Lab and Firefly are the clearest launch exposures; Intuitive Machines is the strongest lunar-logistics read-through. The policy is a strategic tailwind, not a contract or a funded revenue guarantee.

Between late May and July 29, 2026, RKLB, ASTS, LUNR and RDW lost 60-75% of their value, then rallied 35-75% in seven sessions. Nine defense names beat and raised guidance. Real reversal, or dead cat bounce? The next earnings decide.