Changes in US stocks | Trump signed an executive order to ensure America's “space advantage” Intuitive Machines (LUNR.US) surged more than 25%

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on Friday, US space concept stocks surged strongly. As of press release, Intuitive Machines (LUNR.US) surged more than 25%, Rocket Lab (RKLB.US) rose nearly 8%, Redwire (RDW.US) rose more than 12%, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.US) rose more than 5%, and Echo Star Communications (SATS.US) rose more than 4%. According to the news, US President Trump signed an executive order yesterday calling for measures such as increasing research and development and attracting private sector investment to ensure America's “space advantage.”

According to the executive order “Ensuring America's Space Advantage” issued by the White House, the US government will adjust its space policy. In terms of lunar exploration, the executive order says that through the Artemis program, Americans will return to the moon by 2028; establish “the initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost” by 2030, and lay the foundation for the next exploration of Mars.