Space Stocks Bleed: Redwire, Momentus Down More Than 20% As SpaceX IPO Fatigue Hits

The space sector is getting hammered this week. Nearly every name on the board is red — some sharply so — as a combination of SpaceX pre-IPO fatigue and the implosion of a high-profile short squeeze drags the group lower across the board.

Benzinga • Jun 4, 2026

Momentus Stock Is Going Vertical: Here's The Space-Defense Story Behind The Move

Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTS) is riding one of Wall Street's hottest themes: the race to militarize space.

Benzinga • May 27, 2026

Momentus's stock nearly triples in 2 days as the space company raises more cash from investors

Momentus investors continue to cheer as the space firm secures more cash through a private placement of stock.

Market Watch • May 27, 2026

Momentus Announces Pricing of a $25 Million Private Placement of Common Stock Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules with Existing Fundamental Institutional Investors

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”) a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with existing institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 2,942,000 shares of its common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq.

Business Wire • May 27, 2026

Space stocks soar to record levels ahead of SpaceX IPO

Space stocks, including Redwire (RDW), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), and Momentus (MNTS), are ripping higher this morning in anticipation of SpaceX's blockbuster IPO on June 12th. Yet, institutional and retail investors are actually treating these three names quite differently based on the specific nuances of the behemoth's S-1 filing.

Invezz • May 26, 2026

Space Stocks Are Flying Ahead Of NASA Moon Base Event, SpaceX IPO

Space stocks caught another bid Tuesday as investors position ahead of NASA's 2 p.m. ET press conference on its Moon Base plans and continue to digest SpaceX's newly public IPO filing.

Benzinga • May 26, 2026

Space stocks are rocketing as SpaceX keeps making pre-IPO headlines with first Starship launch

SpaceX, which is planning to go public soon, recently tested the latest version of its massive 407-foot rocket for the first time.

Market Watch • May 26, 2026

Momentus Grants Inducement Awards to Six New Employees

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, announced today the granting of inducement awards to six new employees under Momentus' 2022 Inducement Equity Plan. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the awards were approved by Momentus' Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee's ent.

Business Wire • May 22, 2026

3 Under-the-Radar Space Stocks to Buy Before the SpaceX IPO

Wall Street is buzzing over reports of SpaceX's supposedly imminent initial public offering. Market mavens point to a June, 2026 IPO, with the stock trading under the symbol SPCX on Nasdaq.

Benzinga • May 22, 2026

Momentus Publishes Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Progress

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company specializing in satellite technology, space transportation, and in‑orbit services, today announced that it has released a Letter to Shareholders from CEO John Rood, detailing the company's progress in winning new contracts, growing revenue, retiring its debt, and strengthening its balance sheet. The letter outlines key achievements across mission execution, technology d.

Business Wire • May 5, 2026