Akros U.S. Space Tech Index
Concentrated exposure to 10 U.S.-listed companies at the forefront of the upstream and downstream space industry.
Sentiment Summary
Recent Events
Rocket Lab's next earnings release for Q2 2026 is scheduled.
Planet Labs is scheduled to announce its fiscal first quarter 2027 financial results after market close on June 4, 2026. Low importance justified by standard pre-earnings announcement scheduled.
Announced a multi-year contract valued in the high eight-figures from an undisclosed NATO ally to supply Penguin Mk3 tactical uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) on May 19, 2026. This contract is estimated to have a >10% price impact due to its substantial value relative to quarterly revenue, scheduled.
On May 19, 2026, Firefly Aerospace announced the expansion of its Cedar Park, Texas facilities, doubling its spacecraft assembly, testing, and operations space to support increased production of its Blue Ghost lunar landers and Elytra orbital vehicles.
Multiple analysts lowered price targets starting May 18, 2026, including Citigroup ($97) and Piper Sandler ($114), reflecting a cautious near-term outlook.
Intuitive Machines announced it was selected as the prime contractor for two lunar imaging payloads, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) and KARI's ShadowCam, with contracts totaling $20 million over three years.
Major U.S. mobile carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon announce an agreement in principle to form a joint venture for satellite-based direct-to-device services on 2026-05-14. AST SpaceMobile issued a statement in support. A high market impact (>10%) is expected due to the validation of the satellite-to-phone market by all major US carriers and the event is expected
The company reported its Q1 2026 financial results, posting record quarterly revenue of $186.7 million and its first positive Adjusted EBITDA, though it missed analyst estimates for both revenue and EPS.
Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, a deep space communications provider, to expand its space-to-Earth network. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026.
Announced the release of 'first light' images from three new high-resolution Pelican satellites launched on May 3, 2026. Medium importance justified by successful operational deployment of next-generation technology.
Announced its subsidiary signed a 2-year, 7-figure contract with the State Agricultural Intervention Fund of the Czech Republic for satellite imagery and AI analytics. Medium importance justified by expansion of international government revenue streams.