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Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) jumped 8% in the afternoon session after the company's German division signed a 2-year, 7-figure agreement with the Greek government to support the country's National Satellite Space Project.

Alphabet's Google and SpaceX are in advanced discussions over to launch data centers in space, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX for a rocket launch deal as the ‌search giant looks to put orbital data centers in ‌space, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Google ​is also in discussions about a potential deal with other rocket-launch companies, the report said. SpaceX and Google did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comments.

A big part of the challenge is producing and launching scores of the devices without breaking the bank.

Rocket Lab’s record revenue and $2.2 billion backlog strengthened the rally, while its planned Motiv acquisition adds a vertical-integration angle to the next test: converting backlog into revenue and improving Space Systems margins.

If you have ever tried to buy “space exposure” through an ETF, you have probably noticed the same trick. Most space funds quietly fill the bucket with Boeing (NYSE:BA), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), and Honeywell (NASDAQ:HON), then call it a day. You end up with aerospace primes when what you wanted was the companies actually launching rockets and beaming ... This “UFO” ETF Is Among the Few Real Ways To Invest In The Space Economy

There are a bunch of space-themed ETFs, a mix of actively managed and index funds. But just one has access to SpaceX ahead of its eagerly awaited debut.

There are a bunch of space-themed ETFs, a mix of actively managed and index funds. But just one has access to SpaceX ahead of its eagerly awaited debut.

What Planet Labs PBC (PL) investors can see in the recent stock move Planet Labs PBC (PL) has seen mixed share performance recently, including a 11.2% decline over the past day and a 4.7% drop over the past week, despite relatively flat month performance. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a 58.3% total return and a 72.7% gain year to date, while the 1 year and 3 year total returns sit at 8.8% and 7.7% respectively. Against this share performance backdrop, Planet Labs reports annual...

Wondering whether Planet Labs PBC at around US$35.24 still offers value or if the big move is already behind it? This article breaks down what the current price might be implying about the stock. The stock has been volatile recently, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a flat 0.2% return over 30 days, a very large 1 year return, a very large 3 year return, and a 258.1% return over 5 years. Recent news around Planet Labs PBC has focused on its role in earth observation and satellite...

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) are up roughly 30% intraday on Friday afternoon, trading near $102 after a record-breaking Q1 FY2026 earnings report released after the close on May 7. The move pushes RKLB stock to its highest level of 2026 and sets off broad enthusiasm across the small group of pure-play space names. Rocket ... Rocket Lab Stock Is Up 30% Today: Is It Outperforming Other Space Stocks Like Intuitive Machines and Planet Labs?

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first quarter of 2026 started with optimism about the domestic economy and attractive small-cap valuations, but was marked by volatility amid geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and shifting expectations for interest rates. […]

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) launched additional AI-enabled Pelican satellites, including the first under Sweden's new sovereign satellite agreement. The launch delivers high resolution Earth imaging capacity for Sweden earlier than originally scheduled. The new satellites are intended to support national security aims and NATO situational awareness. For investors following NYSE:PL, this launch sits at the intersection of commercial Earth observation and government space programs. Planet Labs...

The commercial space economy has shifted from a story about government contracts to one about private revenue. Satellite broadband and earth observation companies are signing recurring contracts with insurers, defense buyers, and agricultural firms, while launch cadence keeps climbing and launch services revenue is moving away from cost-plus government work. Three exchange-traded funds give investors ... UFO, ROKT, and ARKX: Which Space ETF Fits Your Commercial Satellite Bet

Large trillion-dollar companies are tightening their grip on the market, often by acquiring smaller rivals. This trend will likely pick up with new regulatory leadership, but a few mid-sized businesses will continue prospering by anchoring themselves in unique market segments.

Planet Labs is up 87.5% YTD and is trading above key SMAs. However, a premium valuation and continued losses temper its $900M backlog and FY2027 guidance.

By Karen Roman Geospatial company Satellogic Inc. (Nasdaq: SATL) said it recruited senior industry veterans Matt Clark, Brett Davis, and Jonathan Lee, to meet the increasing demand for continuous, global […]

With year-to-date performance of 79.23% as of April 30 2026, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) is among the 10 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Are On Fire Right Now. On April 30, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) announced plans to develop a specialized version of its Tanager spacecraft. In collaboration with Carbon Mapper and with support from the Jet Propulsion […]

In late April 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced plans for a specialized shortwave infrared Tanager spacecraft, backed by Carbon Mapper and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aimed at boosting methane and trace gas detection coverage and sensitivity, with launch targeted as early as 2028. This move underlines Planet Labs’ push to deepen its environmental monitoring capabilities, potentially broadening commercial applications in emissions tracking and climate-related analytics. We’ll now explore...

By Karen Roman Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) said it is collaborating with Carbon Mapper to design a specialized version of the Tanager spacecraft to target only shortwave infrared (SWIR) […]

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) was among Jim Cramer’s latest stock calls, as he advised investors on how to manage data center-related stock positions. Noting that the stock went up 1,000% over the last 12 months, a caller asked for Cramer’s opinion on it, and in response, he said: You know what? You actually said, you […]

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Planet Labs PBC is up “way too much” and is just going higher. “We're gonna say, no,” Cramer adds. “We're not going to pay these prices.” Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Valentini, on April 20, maintained Planet Labs with a Neutral and raised the price target from $18 to $20. Cramer called Symbotic Inc. an automation company and a robotic company. “You are going up against Elon Musk,” he said. “But there's room for both.” Don't Miss: Think You

Is PL a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Planet Labs PBC on The Analyst’s Journal’s Substack by RA_Capital. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on PL. Planet Labs PBC’s share was trading at $37.50 as of April 20th. Planet Labs PBC engages in the design, construction, and launch of constellations of satellites […]

Rocket Lab and Planet Labs are well-positioned to benefit from the excitement surrounding the SpaceX IPO.

The Pentagon just opened its wallet wide to space stocks.

Without a specific news event driving the move, Planet Labs PBC (PL) has drawn attention after recent share price swings, with investors weighing its satellite data business against ongoing losses and recent return figures. See our latest analysis for Planet Labs PBC. At a share price of US$37.50, Planet Labs PBC has seen a 9.27% 7 day share price return and a 33.93% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large, hinting that sentiment around its...

Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control. Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.

If you want to buy a cheap space stock, you may be too late. But you can still buy a cheap-er space stock.