Liftoff for an Asset Class: How the Space Economy Became One of the Market’s Hottest Frontiers

The commercial space economy, valued at approximately US$613 billion in 2024 and projected to exceed US$1 trillion by the early 2030s, has become a fully investable public asset class following major listings in 2026, with companies spanning launch services, satellite broadband, Earth observation, and specialized platforms like Starfighters Space’s air-launch pathway.

Starfighters Space Joins Russell 3000 as Specialized Aerospace Platform Gains Broader Visibility

Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) will be added to the Russell 3000 Index effective June 29, 2026, expanding visibility among institutional investors and index-linked products for the company operating a fleet of seven flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

A Wind Tunnel in the Sky: What “Commercial Space Capability” Means in 2026

Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) announced on April 30, 2026 that its F-104 Starfighter aircraft fleet is available as an airborne aerodynamic test platform, describing it as the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft capable of replicating conditions including the first 30 seconds of a vertical rocket launch.