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Starfighters Space, Inc. operates a commercial aerospace business built around modified F-104 supersonic aircraft and development of the STARLAUNCH air-launch platform. Company news commonly covers flight-test capability, airborne aerodynamic testing, hypersonic test services, microgravity mission support, spaceflight and pilot training, and launch-support activities from Kennedy Space Center.
Recurring updates include STARLAUNCH 1 and Wind Tunnel in the Sky program development, technical work with aerospace partners, participation in space manufacturing and research initiatives, and operational leadership appointments tied to mission execution. Releases also address annual reporting, capital-structure disclosures, and operating and financial results.
The June 12, 2026 commentary describes how the orbital economy enters a new public-market phase as SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) begins trading and commercial-space names join major indexes.
It highlights roles of Redwire (NYSE: RDW), Starfighters Space (NYSE: FJET), Rocket Lab, Intuitive Machines and Velo3D across the sector.
Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) is highlighted within a sector-wide repricing of space stocks driven by the anticipated SpaceX IPO and new index inclusions. SpaceX is reported to target pricing near $135 per share, implying a valuation in the trillions and a potential raise of up to ~$75 billion.
Planet is described as a key Earth-observation and analytics player, representing the recurring-revenue, data-services layer of the orbital economy as investors gain new valuation benchmarks and broader exposure to space-related equities.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) is highlighted within a broader 2026 shift that is pulling space companies into mainstream equity indexes and public markets. Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) is joining the Russell 3000 Index effective June 29, 2026, while the long-awaited SpaceX IPO is expected to price and debut the same week.
The piece notes $12.2 trillion benchmarked to Russell U.S. indexes, a 29% rise in Russell 3000 total market cap to $75.6 trillion, and Velo3D Q1 2026 revenue growth of 48% year-over-year with a positive gross-margin inflection.
Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) has been added to the Russell 3000® Index, effective at the U.S. market open on June 29, 2026, following the 2026 Russell index reconstitution.
Membership, lasting half a year, may increase institutional visibility as the company advances its STARLAUNCH airborne commercial space platform and MACH 2+ supersonic operations from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American:FJET) announced an approximately $17.5 million strategic equity investment led by global institutional investors. Proceeds are expected to fund operational expansion, infrastructure, and advancement of the STARLAUNCH platform, including launch readiness, mission execution, and broader space-access operations from Kennedy Space Center.
The definitive securities purchase agreement covers new securities in a private placement, with closing expected on or about May 27, 2026, subject to customary conditions. Recent completion of STARLAUNCH I wind tunnel testing supports progression toward flight testing and near-term commercial mission activity.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American:FJET) expanded its partnership with Mu-g Technologies through a new MOU covering flight testing of Mu-g’s modified Dassault Falcon 50 at Starfighters’ Midland International Air & Space Port facility.
The companies will co-locate infrastructure and jointly respond to NASA’s RFI for Parabolic Flight Services, combining microgravity and supersonic test capabilities.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American:FJET) reported Q1 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Revenue was nil, operating expenses were $4.05 million (up 116%), and net loss was $4.27 million (up 61%), or $0.10 per share.
Cash was $1.40 million and short-term investments $13.21 million; stockholders’ equity was $22.43 million. The Form 10-Q includes disclosures on liquidity, going concern, litigation, bank restrictions, related-party matters and material weaknesses. STARLAUNCH 1 wind tunnel tests showed no adverse aerodynamic interactions. The company completed its first post-listing 10-Q and announced new CEO Tim Franta and VP Space Operations Jose Arias.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American:FJET) has engaged Integrated Launch Solutions (ILS) to support advancement of its STARLAUNCH pathway from design and analysis toward flight and launch services.
ILS will provide mission design, systems engineering, regulatory and safety compliance, and range integration expertise for STARLAUNCH, STARLAUNCH 1 and Wind Tunnel in the Sky programs.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) appointed two former Blue Origin New Glenn leaders—Jose Arias as VP, Space Operations, and Catrina L. Medeiros as Director, STARLAUNCH Operations—to accelerate development and operationalization of its STARLAUNCH platform and Wind Tunnel in the Sky airborne test capability.
The hires add propulsion, production, and high‑tempo operations expertise as Starfighters moves from demonstrations toward sustained, high‑frequency mission execution and advances partnerships with GE Aerospace, Blackstar Orbital, and Mu‑G Technologies.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) announced availability of its modified F-104 Starfighter fleet as an airborne aerodynamic test platform for the U.S. defense and aerospace community. The F-104 simulates the first 30 seconds of vertical rocket launch, exposing test articles to turbulent, variable atmospheric conditions and allowing larger-scale models than many ground tunnels.
A single 45-minute mission can include a 10-minute Mach 2 test window, equating to about 20 traditional 30-second ground wind tunnel runs, and consolidating roughly ten days of fixed-facility testing into one flight. Operations are based at Kennedy Space Center with expansion to Midland, Texas, and customers include Lockheed Martin, GE, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory.