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CNBC • Paxton Honerkamp

SpaceX stock cools after record IPO as Russell-index inclusion and passive flows prepare a new “mechanical buying” phase

SpaceX’s IPO debut has shifted from euphoria to cooling momentum, while investors reposition ahead of index-tracking demand. Shares rose marginally before Russell rebalance and Nasdaq entry, setting up a potential clash between bearish bets and passive funds’ required purchases as the stock moves into major benchmarks.

Bloomberg • Isabelle Lee, Lu Wang

SpaceX Index Era Sets Up Clash Among Shorts and Passive Billions

CNBC • Jeff Marks

The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Also: CNA, Seeking Alpha and 3 more

2026-06-27T06:11:12.561668-07:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn rocket again this year despite massive rocket explosion (video)

By Space.com: After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launch pad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp.

2026-06-27T06:27:09.822689-07:00

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Reuters

SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

By Reuters: SpaceX will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, exchange operator Nasdaq confirmed on Friday, paving the way for a surge in passive investments in ‌Elon Musk's rocket and AI giant.

CNBC

SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand

Seeking Alpha

SpaceX to join Nasdaq-100, effective July 7, 2026 (SPCX:NASDAQ)

Also: CNA

2026-06-26T17:40:09.269349-07:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

China plans to double the size of its Tiangong space station while the ISS nears its end

By Space.com: China plans to add three new modules to Tiangong along with a co-orbiting space telescope, as the ISS heads for a Pacific splashdown.

2026-06-26T11:12:18.743778-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Josh Dinner

SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)

By Space.com: About a month has passed since the first launch of SpaceX's "Version 3" Starship rocket, and the spaceflight company has already begun testing on its next such vehicle.

Also: NASA Spaceflight, dailygalaxy.com and keeptrack.space

2026-06-26T12:12:04.619477-07:00

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Ars Technica • Financial Times

SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service in the US

By Ars Technica: Move would test whether group can turn ambition into a mass-market phone business.

the-independent.com

Elon Musk is coming for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile with Starlink

CNA

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

Also: Fortune, Seeking Alpha and 7 more

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

NASA Delivers Braking Engines for ESA Rosalind Franklin Mars Mission

By European Spaceflight: NASA has delivered the first braking engines for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin Mars mission. Work to secure the required RHUs continues.

2026-06-26T07:56:36.020069-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health

By SpaceNews.com: NASA astronauts on the space station are preparing for a spacewalk to repair a robotic arm as safety advisers raise concerns about its long-term health.

Also: NASA, astronomy.com and spacedaily.com

2026-06-26T05:11:38.062640-07:00

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SpaceX stock cools after record IPO as Russell-index inclusion and passive flows prepare a new “mechanical buying” phase

SpaceX Index Era Sets Up Clash Among Shorts and Passive Billions

The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn rocket again this year despite massive rocket explosion (video)

SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand

SpaceX to join Nasdaq-100, effective July 7, 2026 (SPCX:NASDAQ)

China plans to double the size of its Tiangong space station while the ISS nears its end

SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)

SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service in the US

Elon Musk is coming for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile with Starlink

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

NASA Delivers Braking Engines for ESA Rosalind Franklin Mars Mission

ISS repair spacewalk highlights concerns about station health

Blue Origin plans to fly New Glenn rocket again this year despite massive rocket explosion (video)

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SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)

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