The Space Investor - 🚀 UFO-Focused ETF Inbound

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Week Ended 02.21.2025
Happy Friday! In what was a slower newswire week, the capital raises were abundant and the earnings calendar is reaching capacity. Lets dive in.

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1) Tuttle Capital Management files proposal with the SEC for a UFO-focused ETF.
  • The asset manager recently submitted regulatory filings with the SEC for an ETF titled Tuttle Capital UFO Disclosure AI Powered ETF ($UFOD) will invest at least 80% of its assets in “believes have potential exposure to advanced or ‘reverse-engineered’ alien technology, spurred by disclosures about UFOs and alleged advanced technologies.”
     
  • These companies will include aerospace groups and defence contractors that may have research and development programs “rumored to work with classified technology, potentially leading to groundbreaking advancements."
     
  • Each offering will integrate AI-driven selection models to determine portfolio composition and adjust allocations. The filing states that the ETFs will be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
     
  • Specific launch dates and expense ratios have not been disclosed at this time, which are pending regulatory approval process.
     
  • Space investors will have another ETF comparable to add to their watchlists and portfolios.

2) Airbus ($AIR.PA/$EADSY) reported Q4 and FY 2024 earnings. Takeaway includes: 
  • The Defence and Space segment reported annual revenues of €12.1 billion, or +5% YoY, mainly driven by the Air Power business.
     
  • The segment also produced adjusted EBIT of €(566) million that reflects the realization of €1.3 billion in charges from space programs.
     
  • CFO Thomas Toepfer said that the company does not anticipate additional charges as it’s completed the review of all its space programs. Shares traded -6% lower on the week.

In Other News

ATMOS Raises €13.1M Seed Round (SIT)
The European space logistics startup is building infrastructure to enable cargo return from space and will utilize the capital to support the advancement of its PHOENIX 2 capsule. The funding came from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator via a €2.5M grant, €5.3M in equity from the fund, and €5.3M from private equity funds.

Saronic Raises $600M Series C Round (PRN)
The Austin-based startup focused on building autonomous ships to redefining maritime superiority for the United States and its allies is now valued at $4B. The round was led by Elad Gil, with participation from new investor General Catalyst and existing investors a16z, Caffeinated Capital and 8VC.

Karman+ Raises $20M Seed Round (Co)
The autonomous asteroids mining spacecraft startup will use the funds to develop a first technology demonstration and customer mission estimated for 2027. The round was led by Plural and Hummingbird, with participation from HCVC, Kevin Mahaffey and angel investors.

Kapta Space Raises $5M Seed Round (PRN)
Exiting from stealth, the startup is focused on the development of advanced spaceborne electronically-steered, radar-based imaging technology and will use the funds to accelerate on-orbit demonstrations. The round was led by MetaVC Partners, in participation with Entrada Ventures and Blue Collective.

Chart of the Week

Q4 Global Orbital Space Launches (Source)

Links

• BlackSky ($BKSY) Wins Six-Figure Contract With Strategic International Customer for Subscription-Based Gen-2 Imagery & Analytics Services

• Rocket Lab ($RKLB) Successfully Launches 60th Electron, First of Multiple Missions for BlackSky

• Northrop Grumman ($NOC) Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

• Viasat ($VSAT) Selected by Aeromexico To Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity

• Intuitive Machines ($LUNR) IM-2 Mission Scheduled for Launch No Earlier Than February 26th

• Blue Origin’s NS-30 Mission Targets Liftoff on February 25th

Opinion

• Musk Calls for Deorbiting ISS “As Soon as Possible”

• A Bold Frontier: Advancing America’s Space Leadership and Economic Power

• Rocket Lab ($RKLB): Why I’m Cautious Despite Its Strong Growth Story

Earnings Calendar

$SPCE: Feb 26 - After Market Close
$SATS: Feb 27 - Before Market Open
$RKLB: Feb 27 - After Market Close
$GSAT: Feb 27 - After Market Close
$ASTS: Mar 3 - After Market Close
$BKSY: Mar 6 - Before Market Open
$MDA: Mar 7 - Before Market Open
$186A: Mar 14 - After Market Close
$PL: Mar 20 - After Market Close


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