Space Stock Watch: SpaceX Prepares Launch For Project Kuiper, Jim Cramer Calls Rocket Lab A Buy

Group 1: SpaceX and Project Kuiper - SpaceX is preparing for the first of three planned launches for Project Kuiper, with the initial Falcon 9 rocket launch scheduled for early Wednesday morning to deploy Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites [5] - The upcoming launches are part of a broader initiative to support the deployment of Project Kuiper satellites [5] Group 2: Rocket Lab and Neutron Rocket - Rocket Lab has selected Bollinger Shipyards to construct the ocean landing platform for its Neutron reusable rocket, named 'Return On Investment' [3][4] - The 'Return On Investment' platform will feature propulsion systems for position maintenance, thermal protection systems, and technology for securing and processing the Neutron rocket, expected to be operational by 2026 [4] Group 3: Office of Space Commerce Funding - Over 450 U.S. space, satellite, and defense companies are advocating for the Office of Space Commerce's funding to remain at $65 million in the 2026 appropriations bill, emphasizing its role in shaping space commerce policy and advancing the U.S. commercial space industry [2] Group 4: Intuitive Machines and Semiconductor Manufacturing - Intuitive Machines has partnered with Space Forge to produce defect-free seed crystals in space, highlighting the performance benefits of manufacturing semiconductors in space [6][7] - The partnership aims to develop a reliable Earth return capability for the produced materials [7] Group 5: AST SpaceMobile Stock Performance - AST SpaceMobile has been trending as one of the top stocks, with a notable increase of over 22% in stock price over the past month, despite the absence of specific company news [8]