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Theme · 03 Pending research kickoff

Orbital infra.

Launch, satellite, optical-comms and propulsion. Placeholder for the next deep-dive — research to start once the AI Semis Q1 sweep completes. The framework below shows the initial candidate set; the full Photoncap treatment lands here once research is initiated.

The space economy mirrors the AI supply chain: it has hyperscalers (the constellations), capital-intensive bottlenecks (launch slots and ground-segment optics), and a long-tail of pick-and-shovel suppliers (payloads, propulsion, optical comms). Until the research project is initiated this page hosts only the initial candidate list — every ticker becomes a full stock page once the deep dive begins.

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As at 22 May
Names tracked
8 (candidates)
Tier A
Tier B
Tier C
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Research status
Pending
01 · 02Initial candidate set

Where the research will start.

Eight names across launch, satellite, optical-comms and propulsion. Each becomes a Photoncap-template deep dive when the project kicks off.

RKLB
Rocket Lab USA
Awaiting research
LUNR
Intuitive Machines
Awaiting research
ASTS
AST SpaceMobile
Awaiting research
IRDM
Iridium Communications
Awaiting research
MAXR
Maxar Technologies
Awaiting research
PL
Planet Labs
Awaiting research
SPCE
Virgin Galactic
Awaiting research
KTOS
Kratos Defense
Awaiting research