4 Space Stocks to Load Up On While SpaceX Gets All the Attention
Key takeaways
- That s fair enough as it s one of the most consequential initial public offerings (IPOs) in years, and the stock has been soaring since its initial public offering (IPO).
- But here s what gets lost in that noise: While investors scramble for Space X shares, a group of smaller, public space companies has been doing real, measurable work that doesn t show up in the IPO headlines.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
Micah Zimmerman, The Motley Fool Fri, June 19, 2026 at 11:35 PM GMT+7 5 min read SPCX NVDA RKLB The blockbuster debut of Space Exploration Technologies -- better known as Space X -- has consumed the market s attention this past month. That s fair enough as it s one of the most consequential initial public offerings (IPOs) in years, and the stock has been soaring since its initial public offering (IPO).
But here s what gets lost in that noise: While investors scramble for Space X shares, a group of smaller, public space companies has been doing real, measurable work that doesn t show up in the IPO headlines. The four stocks below are still becoming household names and merit more attention.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »