Top Space Stocks for 2026: SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile Lead Market Rally

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Key HighlightsSpaceX shares bounced back from earnings-related decline, currently hovering near $130AST SpaceMobile fell short of Q2 expectations yet maintained its full-year 2026 revenue outlookRocket Lab climbed 28% over the week, extending its winning run to seven consecutive sessionsVoyager Technologies jumped 71% within one week, advancing more than 60% year-to-dateMarket analysts project SpaceX could hit $165 and AST SpaceMobile may revisit $125 before year-endThe space industry sector experienced notable strength last week, with SpaceX spearheading a broader recovery alongside impressive performances from multiple companies in the segment.SpaceX experienced significant selling pressure immediately following its quarterly results but staged an impressive comeback Friday, surging 16%. The shares regained ground above the 21-day exponential moving average and were changing hands near $130 during Monday’s session.Space Exploration Technologies Corp., SPCXMarket watchers tracking the company suggest the recent momentum deserves attention. According to one forecast, SpaceX could reach $165 by the conclusion of the third quarter, representing approximately 24% upside from present trading levels.Rocket Lab and Voyager Technologies Show Strong MomentumRocket Lab continued its impressive run, notching a seventh consecutive positive session last week with a cumulative 28% advance during that period. The shares have climbed 20% since the start of 2026, establishing themselves as a notable outperformer within the aerospace segment.Voyager Technologies delivered an even more dramatic performance, rocketing 71% higher in just one week after piercing through a critical resistance threshold at $37.02. The magnitude of this move was remarkable. Year-to-date, the stock has posted gains exceeding 60% in 2026.These two firms represent part of a diversified ecosystem encompassing launch operations, spacecraft manufacturing, and satellite communication technologies.AST SpaceMobile Reports Mixed Results, Maintains OutlookAST SpaceMobile unveiled its quarterly results Monday evening, coming in below Wall Street estimates. Despite the miss, management reaffirmed its revenue projections for 2026, providing a measure of confidence to shareholders.Shares were positioned around $69 prior to the earnings release. Technical indicators had suggested potential recovery in recent sessions, including positive RSI divergence and chart patterns that analysts characterized as a possible double-bottom formation.A bullish island reversal pattern materialized on August 4 with an 11% gap-up move. This followed a challenging period that included a death cross formation in late July, occurring when the 50-day moving average slipped beneath the 200-day moving average.One market analyst suggests the shares could challenge the $125 price zone by December, which would translate to a 76% appreciation from pre-earnings trading levels.The aerospace and satellite sector continues to attract significant market attention. Additional companies such as Honeywell Aerospace and RTX frequently appear on screening tools for top dollar volume among space-related securities.SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile continue commanding the most discussion among investors, given their substantial involvement in satellite networks and orbital launch operations.Trading activity in SpaceX intensified across its most recent four trading days, with short-covering potentially contributing to the rebound. Technical strategists note the stock must defend the $121 level to preserve its bullish technical structure.The post Top Space Stocks for 2026: SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile Lead Market Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.