SpaceX IPO boosts shares of AST SpaceMobile, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab with sector-wide investor interest.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab surged following renewed investor interest driven by SpaceX's upcoming IPO. SpaceX's S-1 filing revealed a $1.75 trillion valuation target and $18 billion revenue forecast for 2025, setting a new benchmark for commercial space companies. AST SpaceMobile leads gains with a 20% rise, leveraging its space-based cellular broadband network, while Planet Labs benefits from lower launch costs and strong government contracts. Rocket Lab's growth is steady but more cautious due to direct competition with SpaceX. The SpaceX IPO pricing will be a key event to watch, as it may reshape valuations and investor sentiment across the sector.