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Space economy expands with public companies beyond SpaceX

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The space economy is expanding beyond SpaceX, with numerous publicly traded companies involved in various sectors like rocket launches, satellite development, and space-based services. Companies such as Rocket Lab, Virgin Galactic, and Firefly Aerospace are developing rockets and spacecraft, while others like AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs are focused on satellite constellations for communication and data provision. Established aerospace giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, with decades of experience, also maintain significant roles through joint ventures and critical space program contributions. AI

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Space economy expands with public companies beyond SpaceX

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    While investors await the SpaceX IPO, these space stocks are already public, building an economy in Earth orbit—and beyond

    In addition to rocket companies that launch payloads into orbit, others in the sector develop satellites and vehicles or provide space-based services like communications or imagery.

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