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SpaceX Rival's High-Stakes Rocket Race
26 Jun
Summary
- Rocket Lab USA, a SpaceX peer, is developing the Neutron rocket.
- AST SpaceMobile aims to offer satellite data to unmodified smartphones.
- Both companies face execution risks and high valuations.

SpaceX has achieved a significant market debut, but its high valuation leads many investors to seek alternatives in the satellite industry. Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is a key competitor, developing its Electron rocket and manufacturing satellite components. Its upcoming Neutron rocket aims to compete directly with SpaceX's Falcon 9.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) presents a different investment opportunity, focusing on delivering high-speed data to unmodified smartphones through its satellite network, directly challenging services like Starlink. Both Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile are high-growth companies with substantial execution risks and elevated price-to-sales ratios.