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Apr 4, 2026 10:16 PM

BlackSky Stock Jumps As Space Sector Heats Up: What's Happening?

BlackSky Technology Inc (NYSE:BKSY) shares are ripping higher on Thursday as space‑focused stocks surge across the market.

Investors are piling into the sector after reports that Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is exploring a potential acquisition of Globalstar Inc (NASDAQ:GSAT), while enthusiasm continues to build around SpaceX's long‑awaited IPO and NASA's successful Artemis II mission.

BlackSky Technology shares are climbing with conviction. What’s driving BKSY stock higher?

Amazon–Globalstar Deal Speculation Lifts the Sector

Globalstar jumped early Thursday after reports surfaced that Amazon is in talks to buy the satellite communications company. Such a move would give Amazon a major boost as it expands its low‑Earth‑orbit internet ambitions and looks to compete more directly with ...