Martian Alpha List of Publicly Traded Space Companies (2026, by Ticker)
Publicly traded space companies by ticker and business: launch, satellites, Earth observation, lunar and defense suppliers, each linked to its company page.
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Dozens of listed companies earn revenue from space, and they fall into a few groups: launch and space systems (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Intuitive Machines, Redwire), satellite operators (AST SpaceMobile, Iridium, Viasat, Globalstar, SES, Eutelsat), data and imaging (Planet Labs, BlackSky, Spire), and the defense and aerospace suppliers behind most government space work. The list below is the set of tickers Martian Alpha, a research terminal for the space economy (space stocks, launches, contracts, filings and private space companies in one place, free to start), has a company page for as of October 28, 2026. It is a research starting point, not a recommendation. Not financial advice.
SpaceX has been public since its June 12, 2026 IPO and trades on Nasdaq as SPCX, so it belongs in the first row of any list. The sections below group companies by what space revenue means for them, because a pure launch company and a diversified defense prime behave very differently.
Launch, spacecraft and lunar#
| Company | Ticker | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | SPCX | Falcon, Starship, Starlink |
| Rocket Lab USA | RKLB | Electron launches, spacecraft, Neutron in development |
| Intuitive Machines | LUNR | Lunar landers and services |
| Redwire | RDW | Space infrastructure and components |
| Virgin Galactic | SPCE | Suborbital spaceflight |
| Momentus | MNTS | In-space transport |
| Sidus Space | SIDU | Satellites and space hardware |
| MDA Space | MDA.TO | Robotics, satellite systems (Toronto) |
| Avio | AVIO.MI | Vega launchers (Milan) |
| OHB SE | OHB.DE | Satellites and space systems (Germany) |
Satellite operators and connectivity#
| Company | Ticker | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| AST SpaceMobile | ASTS | Satellite-to-phone broadband |
| Iridium | IRDM | Global satellite voice and data |
| Viasat | VSAT | Satellite broadband and defense links |
| Globalstar | GSAT | Mobile satellite services |
| EchoStar | ECHO | Satellite and wireless holding |
| Gilat Satellite Networks | GILT | Satellite ground equipment |
| SES | SESG.PA | Geostationary and medium-orbit operator (Paris) |
| Eutelsat | ETL.PA | Satellite operator (Paris) |
| Telesat | TSAT.TO | Satellite operator (Toronto) |
Earth observation and data#
| Company | Ticker | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Labs | PL | Daily Earth imagery |
| BlackSky Technology | BKSY | High-revisit imagery and analytics |
| Spire Global | SPIR | Space-based data and analytics |
Defense, aerospace and suppliers#
These are large diversified companies, so space is a slice of revenue: Lockheed Martin (LMT), Northrop Grumman (NOC), Boeing (BA), L3Harris (LHX), RTX (RTX), General Dynamics (GD), Airbus (AIR.PA), Thales (HO.PA), Leonardo (LDO.MI), BAE Systems (BA.L), Safran (SAF.PA), Kratos (KTOS), Mercury Systems (MRCY), Teledyne (TDY), HEICO (HEI), Curtiss-Wright (CW), Howmet (HWM), TransDigm (TDG), Textron (TXT), AeroVironment (AVAV), Elbit Systems (ESLT), Hensoldt (HAG.DE), Kongsberg (KOG.OL), QinetiQ (QQ.L), Serco (SRP.L), Melrose (MRO.L), MTU Aero Engines (MTX.DE), Bharat Electronics (BEL.NS), Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL.NS), Embraer (EMBJ), BWX Technologies (BWX), KULR Technology (KULR), Oklo (OKLO) and Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE).
Recent space IPOs#
Several space companies listed in 2026 beyond SpaceX, including York Space Systems (YSS), HawkEye 360 (HAWK) and Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX). Their lock-up dates, taken from each prospectus, are in our space IPO lock-up calendar. Upcoming filers are in upcoming space IPOs.
How to use the list#
A ticker alone doesn't tell you what moves a stock. For each company, check its launch schedule and history, recent filings and insider activity, and government contract awards. Our guide to researching space stocks walks through the filings in order, and how to invest in the space economy compares stocks, ETFs and private routes. If you would rather hold a basket, see space ETF vs space stocks.
FAQ#
What is the list of publicly traded space companies?#
The tables above: launch and spacecraft companies, satellite operators, Earth-observation firms and defense suppliers, each with its ticker. It covers the companies Martian Alpha tracks as of October 28, 2026 and is not every listed company with any space exposure.
Is SpaceX publicly traded?#
Yes. SpaceX listed on Nasdaq as SPCX on June 12, 2026.
Which space stocks are pure plays?#
Companies whose main business is space, such as SpaceX, Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, Planet Labs and Redwire. The defense primes and suppliers listed last have space as only part of revenue.
Where can I see launches tied to these tickers?#
Martian Alpha's launch calendar lists upcoming launches with the ticker of each listed provider, open without an account. A free account adds watchlists and alerts.
Is this list a recommendation?#
No. It is a directory for research, not advice to buy or sell any security.
Where Martian Alpha fits#
Martian Alpha is a research terminal for the space economy, built by us, so judge accordingly. Every ticker above links to a company page; the launch calendar, catalyst feed and contract awards are open to read, and private space companies sit alongside the public ones. Make a free account to watch tickers with alerts.
Sources#
- SpaceX listing date: SpaceX IPO prospectus and Nasdaq listing, June 12, 2026.
- Lock-up dates for YSS, HAWK and AADX: each company's 424B4 and 8-K, as cited in our lock-up calendar post.
- Ticker coverage: Martian Alpha company pages, checked October 28, 2026.
This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Do your own research before making any investment.