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In a move reflecting a major shift in risk appetite within the deep-tech sector, space industry stocks experienced a sharp sell-off coinciding with the initial public offering of SpaceX. According to reports, shares of Redwire and Intuitive Machines were negatively impacted as investors rotated capital into the new SpaceX equity. The entry of SpaceX into the public market created a massive liquidity drain from smaller space-sector peers as traders shifted positions to the industry leader.
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Sign InThis selling pressure comes as space startups struggle to prove long-term profitability, with market data showing that peers like Rocket Lab have faced similar volatility in previous cycles (per market data). Compared to the broader sector, SpaceX's dominance in satellite launch contracts makes it the preferred vehicle for institutional capital, placing additional pressure on the valuations of smaller firms like Intuitive Machines that rely heavily on NASA contracts.
Regarding price action, LUNR stood at $30.64 (at close June 11, 2026), after hitting a session low of $26.73. Investors are now watching for liquidity to stabilize across the sector, while monitoring upcoming economic catalysts and Fed speeches that could impact growth-stock valuations in the coming days.