Space Stocks to Watch in 2025: It’s Not Just SpaceX and Boeing Anymore

 

2024 was a wild year for the space sector—SpaceX soared while Boeing stumbled, and a bunch of other space players showed some serious promise. But what does 2025 have in store? Let’s break it down.

 

 

First off, SpaceX is still the juggernaut everyone talks about. With over 130 launches in 2024 (yup, you read that right), they’re firing on all cylinders. The company's Starship program, which aims to take humans back to the moon in 2027 and possibly even Mars in the next decade, is on track to be a game-changer. They’ve made bold moves, including launching four Starship tests in one year. I mean, when was the last time we saw something this ambitious in space?

 

What’s interesting, though, is the rising stars of the space industry that are making big waves, not just SpaceX and Boeing. Take AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) for example. This space-based broadband company has been making moves by launching satellites for 5G coverage in places like the U.S., Europe, and Japan. They ended 2024 with a massive 249.9% stock increase—that’s a growth story that investors should watch. And we can expect more action from them in 2025, with launches scheduled for Cape Canaveral.

 

 

Then we have Rocket Lab ($RKLB) and Intuitive Machines ($LUNR), both making some serious progress in 2024. Rocket Lab completed launches in two different hemispheres within 24 hours (no, that’s not a typo), and they’re gearing up for the launch of their Neutron rocket in 2025. Their stock saw a 360.6% rise in 2024, so if you’re looking for some high-risk, high-reward space plays, this one’s got potential.

 

And don’t sleep on Intuitive Machines—this small Houston-based company made history in 2024 with the first successful commercial lunar landing by its Odysseus lander. Talk about breaking barriers! With new NASA contracts in hand and a planned second lunar mission in 2025, the company’s stock skyrocketed by 610.8% last year. These are the kinds of moves that make space investing exciting.

 

 

You can also keep an eye on Redwire Corp. ($RDW) and Spire Global ($SPIR). Redwire’s up 477.5% from 2024, and analysts are bullish on its future. The company provides critical space tech and is well-positioned to benefit from a growing pipeline of business. Meanwhile, Spire Global, which runs one of the largest satellite constellations in space, is also looking strong, especially after it turned profitable in 2024.

 

These names might not be in the mainstream spotlight, but they are quietly positioning themselves for the future of the space economy.

 

 

 

Now, let’s talk about Boeing ($BA). 2024 was not kind to them. Their Starliner capsule faced some serious hiccups, and while the company is committed to fixing the issues, it's a tough road ahead. NASA’s choice to send astronauts back to the ISS with SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission in 2025 highlights just how far Boeing has to go. Still, as Ehud Behar from Technion Israel pointed out, it’s important to have more than one player in the game, and Boeing isn’t down for the count yet. Fingers crossed they get their act together in 2025.

 

 

As Andrew Chanin from Procure AM pointed out, the space industry is poised to have a huge impact on the global economy—especially as we dive deeper into the “cislunar economy,” which includes everything from lunar missions to space-based communications. As companies get more aggressive with space tech, there's real potential for long-term economic growth. Plus, don't forget about Space-Based 5G, which is going to change how we connect with remote regions across the world.

 

 

2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for space stocks. Sure, SpaceX and Boeing will continue to grab headlines, but smaller players like AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab, Intuitive Machines, and even Redwire are pushing the envelope and showing insane growth potential. This sector is evolving fast, and there’s a ton of room for new players to rise.

 

What do you all think?