Every publicly traded space company, organized by ticker, exchange, subsector, and IPO date. This reference covers 16 pure-play space stocks and 6 large-cap defense primes with significant space divisions. Data is sourced from SEC filings and exchange records. This page provides technical and market data only and does not constitute investment advice.
Companies that derive most or all of their revenue from space-related activities. Most went public through SPAC mergers between 2019 and 2023. Rocket Lab (RKLB) is the largest pure-play by market cap and the most liquid.
| Ticker | Company | Exchange | Subsector | IPO Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKLB | Rocket Lab USA | NASDAQ | Launch | 2021-08-25 | active |
| LUNR | Intuitive Machines | NASDAQ | Lunar | 2023-02-14 | active |
| ASTS | AST SpaceMobile | NASDAQ | Satellite Communications | 2021-04-07 | active |
| PL | Planet Labs PBC | NYSE | Earth Observation | 2021-12-08 | active |
| BKSY | BlackSky Technology | NYSE | Earth Observation | 2021-09-10 | active |
| SPIR | Spire Global | NYSE | Earth Observation | 2021-08-17 | active |
| RDW | Redwire Corporation | NYSE | Manufacturing | 2021-09-02 | active |
| IRDM | Iridium Communications | NASDAQ | Satellite Communications | 2009-02-12 | active |
| VSAT | Viasat Inc. | NASDAQ | Satellite Communications | 1996-12-02 | active |
| MNTS | Momentus Inc. | NASDAQ | Propulsion | 2021-08-13 | active |
| SATL | Satellogic Inc. | NASDAQ | Earth Observation | 2022-01-26 | active |
| SIDU | Sidus Space | NASDAQ | Manufacturing | 2021-12-14 | active |
| GSAT | Globalstar Inc. | NYSE | Satellite Communications | 2006-11-02 | active |
| SPCE | Virgin Galactic Holdings | NYSE | Human Spaceflight | 2019-10-28 | active |
| ASTR | Astra Space Inc. | NASDAQ | Propulsion | 2021-06-30 | active |
| TSAT | Telesat Corporation | NASDAQ | Satellite Communications | 2021-11-19 | active |
These large-cap defense companies have significant space divisions generating billions in annual revenue from military satellites, launch vehicles, space sensors, and national security missions. Space represents 10-25% of their total revenue but is often the highest-growth segment.
| Ticker | Company | Exchange | Space Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| LHX | L3Harris Technologies | NYSE | Major defense prime with space division: missile tracking satellites, space sensors, Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion. |
| BA | The Boeing Company | NYSE | Space exposure via Starliner crew capsule, SLS core stage, military satellites, and 50% ULA joint venture. |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin Corporation | NYSE | Largest space defense contractor by revenue: Orion, GPS III, SBIRS/OPIR, A2100 bus, Terran Orbital acquisition. |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman Corporation | NYSE | Space Systems: Cygnus ISS resupply, MEV satellite servicing, GBSD, next-gen OPIR. Acquired York Space Systems 2024. |
| RTX | RTX Corporation | NYSE | Space sensors, satellite communications, GPS ground control via Raytheon and Collins Aerospace divisions. |
| LDOS | Leidos Holdings | NYSE | Space engineering and IT for national security: space domain awareness, missile defense, ground systems. |
The space stock universe spans 8 subsectors with different risk/reward profiles and investment theses. Satellite communications has the most listed companies; launch has only one pure-play public company (Rocket Lab).
Recurring revenue from connectivity services. D2D is the growth vector.
Data-as-a-service from imaging constellations. Defense + commercial analytics.
Only public pure-play launch company. Vertically integrated space systems.
NASA CLPS contracts. First-mover in commercial lunar landing services.
Space hardware and in-space manufacturing. Solar arrays, components, sensors.
Suborbital tourism. Delta-class development for next-gen vehicle.
In-space transportation and electric propulsion systems.
Large-cap space exposure via defense primes. Stable revenue, dividends.
Only public pure-play launch company. Electron (50+ flights), Neutron in development, and growing Space Systems division (solar panels, reaction wheels, Photon spacecraft). Best-performing space stock in 2024 (+180%). Vertically integrated model similar to early SpaceX.
First US company to achieve a soft lunar landing in 50+ years (IM-1, Feb 2024). Multiple NASA CLPS contracts for lunar cargo delivery. Expanding into lunar communications relay (LunaSat) and data services. Revenue driven by government contracts with commercial customers emerging.
Developing direct-to-standard-smartphone broadband via BlueBird satellites with massive 64 sq-meter phased-array antennas. Partnerships with AT&T, Vodafone, Rakuten. If technology works at scale, TAM is 5B+ unconnected mobile devices globally. High technical risk, transformative if successful.
Operates the largest Earth-imaging constellation (200+ Dove satellites) providing daily global coverage at 3-5m resolution. Data-as-a-service model with government and commercial customers across agriculture, forestry, disaster response, and intelligence. Approaching profitability.
Only truly global satellite communications network: 66 cross-linked LEO satellites covering 100% of Earth including poles. Stable, recurring revenue from voice, data, and IoT. Pays dividend. Mature business model with limited growth but defensive characteristics.
This page provides technical and market reference data about publicly traded space companies. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Space stocks are speculative, volatile, and may result in significant losses. Most pure-play space companies are pre-profitability and trade at elevated valuations relative to current revenue. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sourced from SEC filings, company disclosures, and public exchange records.