Traders showed significant interest in publicly traded space companies in anticipation of SpaceX's Nasdaq debut, causing a surge in the space sector. Momentus Inc. (MNTS) led the rally by surging 28.04% to $14.52 with a trading volume of 10.7 million shares, over double its average volume. Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) followed closely, rising 22.61% to $5.78 on a high retail-driven volume of 62.9 million shares, nearly tripling its usual volume. Voyager Technologies, Inc. (VOYG) saw a 15.06% increase to $47.50, and Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) rose by 13.41% to $37.90. Intuitive Machines Inc. (LUNR), a key commercial partner of NASA, also experienced a 12.09% jump to $29.74. This trend underscores how the excitement surrounding SpaceX's IPO is positively impacting companies with government contracts. The full story can be found on Benzinga.com.