Better Space Stock: Rocket Lab or AST SpaceMobile?

By Rick Orford – Mar 20, 2026 at 2:00PM ESTRocket Lab (RKLB 7.03%) may be the less flashy name in this comparison, but that's exactly what makes the story so compelling. As AST SpaceMobile (ASTS 7.22%) captures attention with a massive vision, Rocket Lab's stronger fundamentals, better diversification, and lower valuation risk could make it the more durable winner. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was published on March 19, 2026. Read NextMar 19, 2026 •By Catie HoganBetter Space Stock to Buy With $2,000 and Hold for 10 Years: Rocket Lab vs. Joby AviationMar 13, 2026 •By Brett Schafer3 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 YearsMar 12, 2026 •By Josh Kohn-LindquistThe Best Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right NowMar 9, 2026 •By Rick OrfordWhy Rocket Lab's Newest Acquisition Could Fuel a Surge in 2027Mar 9, 2026 •By Courtney Carlsen3 Space Stocks to Buy in MarchMar 4, 2026 •By Johnny Rice2 Things Every Rocket Lab Investor Needs to KnowAbout the AuthorRick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. The most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News, cover his work. His passion is business, and he works tirelessly to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner. In 2018, Rick wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “He would tell his younger self.” When not thinking about business, Rick writes (mainly about cruise ship travel) for his travel blog and is an enthusiast of fast cars, technology, & cooking.CMFrickorfordStocks MentionedRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB$66.84(-7.08%)-$5.09AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS$87.30(-7.22%)-$6.79*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.