Investment · 2026

Publicly traded space companies

97 space stocks across 12 global exchanges — from launch and satellite operators to defense primes and emerging direct-to-cell challengers.

97 tickers 12 exchanges Updated May 2026
Total public stocks
97
Global exchanges
12
Largest cluster
US · 70 companies
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US (NYSE / Nasdaq) · 70

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
AIRAAR Corp SpaceUnited Statesaerospace1951
ADACAmerican Dynamism Acquisition CoUnited Statesinvestment2024
APHAmphenol SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1932
ARQQArqit QuantumUnited Kingdomsatellite-communications2017
ASTSAST SpaceMobileUnited Statessatellite-communications2017
ASTRAstraUnited Stateslaunch-services2016
BKSYBlackSkyUnited Statesearth-observation2014
BABoeing SpaceUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing1916
BAHBooz Allen HamiltonUnited Statesdefense1914
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton SpaceUnited Statesconsulting1914
BWXTBWX Technologies SpaceUnited Statesnuclear1867
CACICACI International SpaceUnited Statesdefense1962
CMTLComtech TelecommunicationsUnited Statessatellite-communications1967
CWCurtiss-Wright SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1929
DCODucommun SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1849
SATSEchoStarUnited Statessatellite-operators1980
GEGE Aerospace Space SystemsUnited Statespropulsion1917
GDGeneral DynamicsUnited Statesdefense1899
GDGeneral Dynamics Space & Mission SystemsUnited Statesdefense1899
GIWWUGigCapital8 CorpUnited Statesinvestment2025
GILTGilat Satellite NetworksIsraelsatellite-communications1987
GSATGlobalstarUnited Statessatellite-communications1991
GOGOGogo Business AviationUnited Statessatellite-communications1991
HEIHeico SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1957
HONHoneywell SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1906
HSPOHorizon Space Acquisition I CorpUnited Statesinvestment2023
LUNRIntuitive MachinesUnited Stateslunar2013
IRDMIridium CommunicationsUnited Statessatellite-communications2001
JJacobsUnited Statesengineering1947
JJacobs EngineeringUnited Statesengineering1947
KBRKBRUnited Statesengineering1998
KTOSKratos DefenseUnited Statesground-systems1994
KTOSKratos Defense SpaceUnited Statesground-systems1994
LHXL3Harris TechnologiesUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing2019
LDOSLeidosUnited Statesdefense1969
LMTLockheed Martin SpaceUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing1995
MRCYMercury SystemsUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing1981
MCHPMicrochip SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1987
MNTSMomentusUnited Statesin-space-services2017
MOG-AMoog IncUnited Statescomponents1951
NNNextNavUnited Statesnavigation2007
NOCNorthrop GrummanUnited Stateslaunch-services1939
PLTRPalantir TechnologiesUnited Statessoftware2003
PHParker Hannifin SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1917
PSNParsons CorporationUnited Statesdefense1944
PSNParsons SpaceUnited Statesdefense1944
PLPlanet LabsUnited Statesearth-observation2010
RDWRedwireUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing2020
RKLBRocket LabUnited Stateslaunch-services2006
RTXRTX CorporationUnited Statesdefense2020
SAICSAICUnited Statesdefense2013
SATLSatellogicArgentinaearth-observation2010
SIDUSidus SpaceUnited Statessatellite-manufacturing2012
SIRISiriusXM HoldingsUnited Statessatellite-operators2008
SKYTSkyWater TechnologyUnited Statessemiconductors2017
SLAMSlam CorpUnited Statesinvestment2020
SPACE42Space42United Arab Emiratessatellite-operators2024
SPIRSpire GlobalUnited Statesearth-observation2012
SPRSpirit AeroSystems SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components2005
TELTE Connectivity SpaceSwitzerlandspacecraft-components2007
TDYTeledyne Energy SystemsUnited Statesnuclear1968
TDYTeledyne FLIR SpaceUnited Statessensors1978
TDYTeledyne Technologies SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1999
TSATTelesatCanadasatellite-communications1969
TXNTexas Instruments SpaceUnited Statesspacecraft-components1951
THCOM.BKThaicomThailandsatellite-operators1991
TDGTransDigm SpaceUnited Statescomponents1993
VSATViasatUnited Statessatellite-communications1986
SPCEVirgin GalacticUnited Statesspace-tourism2004
WWDWoodward AerospaceUnited Statespropulsion1870

Tokyo Stock Exchange · 6

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
9348.TispaceJapanlunar2010
9412.TJSATJapansatellite-operators2008
6503.TMitsubishi Electric SpaceJapansatellite-manufacturing1921
7011.TMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesJapanlaunch-services1884
6701.TNEC Space TechnologiesJapansatellite-manufacturing1899
9412.TSKY Perfect JSATJapansatellite-operators1994

Euronext Paris · 4

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
ETL.PAEutelsatFrancesatellite-communications1977
SAF.PASafranFrancepropulsion2005
SAF.PASafran AerospaceFrancepropulsion2005
SESG.PASESLuxembourgsatellite-communications1985

Nasdaq Stockholm · 3

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
AAC.STAAC Clyde SpaceUnited Kingdomsatellite-manufacturing2005
GOMX.STGomSpaceDenmarksatellite-manufacturing2007
OVZON.STOvzonSwedensatellite-communications2006

TSX (Toronto) · 3

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
MAL.TOMagellan AerospaceCanadaspacecraft-components1996
MDA.TOMDA LtdCanadasatellite-manufacturing2020
MDA.TOMDA SpaceCanadasatellite-manufacturing1969

Borsa Italiana · 2

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
AVIO.MIAVIOItalylaunch-services1984
LDO.MILeonardoItalydefense1948

LSE (London) · 2

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
BA.LBAE SystemsUnited Kingdomdefense1999
RR.LRolls-RoyceUnited Kingdompropulsion1906

Korea Stock Exchange · 2

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
012450.KSHanwha AerospaceSouth Koreapropulsion1977
047810.KSKorea Aerospace IndustriesSouth Koreaaerospace1999

Deutsche Börse · 2

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
MTX.DEMTU Aero Engines SpaceGermanypropulsion1934
OHB.DEOHB SEGermanysatellite-manufacturing1981

Hong Kong Stock Exchange · 1

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
1045.HKAPT SatelliteHong Kongsatellite-operators1992

Shanghai / Shenzhen · 1

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
601698.SSChina Satellite CommunicationsChinasatellite-operators2001

Tel Aviv · 1

TickerCompanyCountrySectorFounded
SCC.TASpacecomIsraelsatellite-operators1993

Space industry ETFs

Four ETFs offer the most concentrated exposure to the space industry. All four hold a mix of pure-play space companies and broader aerospace/defense primes.

Most space-focused
Procure Space ETF · UFO

First ETF dedicated to pure-play space companies. Holds Iridium, Rocket Lab, Maxar, Planet, AST SpaceMobile + global satellite operators.

Innovation-tilted
ARK Space Exploration ETF · ARKX

Cathie Wood's actively-managed space ETF. Higher concentration in Rocket Lab and Trimble; broader "space-adjacent" mix (data, robotics, 3D printing).

Defense + aerospace blend
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense · ITA

Heavy weighting toward Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris — the defense primes that dominate the public-market space exposure.

Equal-weight defense
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense · XAR

Equal-weighted alternative to ITA. Gives smaller defense contractors more weight relative to the megacaps.

Frequently asked about space stocks

How many publicly traded space companies are there?
As of 2026 there are 97 publicly traded space companies tracked across global exchanges. The largest cluster is on US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), but space stocks trade on TSX, LSE, Euronext, ASX, and several Asian exchanges.
What is the largest publicly traded space company?
By market cap the largest publicly traded space companies are the defense primes with space-systems divisions: Lockheed Martin (LMT), Northrop Grumman (NOC), and L3Harris (LHX). Among pure-play space companies, Rocket Lab (RKLB), Iridium Communications (IRDM), and Planet Labs (PL) are the largest.
Are there any space ETFs?
Yes. The most-followed space ETFs include Procure Space ETF (UFO), ARK Space Exploration ETF (ARKX), iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense (ITA), and SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense (XAR). UFO and ARKX are the most space-focused; ITA and XAR include broader defense exposure.
Which countries have the most public space companies?
The United States dominates with the largest cluster of public space stocks, followed by Canada, China (mainland + Hong Kong listings), Israel, France, and the United Kingdom.

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