SIDU: A small satellite with big ambitionsNASDAQ:SIDU
Sidus Space is positioning itself as an innovative space and defense technology company. Beyond satellite manufacturing, the company is developing three additional verticals: orbital computing through the F ortis VPX Maxima platform , space data AI analytics via Orlaith AI, and commercial data storage with StarVault.
On the two-day chart, a clear global structural shift is visible: the multi-year descending channel has been completely replaced by a new ascending channel. Global accumulation by large players began at the historical lows during the downward move, and the current impulse followed by a pullback only confirms their long-term interest in the asset.
The $2.06–$2.15 range represents a powerful confluence zone. At $2.06, the lower boundary of the new uptrend, the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the latest impulse, and the MA200 converge – the key long-term trend reference for large funds. Price is currently drifting down toward this area where large capital is holding its positions and defending previously accumulated volume.
The technical slowdown near the zone is backed by strong fundamentals.
On August 14, the Q2 2026 report was released. Revenue came in at $583 thousand, with the decline attributed to a temporary shift in milestone payments rather than business loss. The key highlight was the balance sheet: $166.5 million in cash with zero long-term debt. During Q2, the company completed two offerings totaling $158.5 million in gross proceeds: $58.5 million in April and $100 million on May 29. The cash crunch risk has been fully eliminated, providing sufficient runway for all upcoming space missions.
In June 2026, Sidus Space was added to the Russell 2000, Russell 3000, and Russell MicroCap indices – ensuring passive capital inflows from index ETFs.
The next satellite, LizzieSat, has passed qualification vibration testing and is ready for launch on SpaceX Transporter-18 no earlier than October 2026. This mission will mark the debut of the Fortis VPX Maxima onboard computing platform, targeting TRL-9 maturity with subsequent defense and commercial scaling.
On December 22, 2025, Sidus Space was selected as a prime contractor for the US Missile Defense Agency under the MDA SHIELD contract with a total ceiling of $151 billion under the Golden Dome strategy. This provides access to government task order awards without the need to win individual competitive tenders each time.
Smart money is not rushing to exit the stock amid these transformations. The current drift toward support following the August report is happening on declining volume – a clear signal of seller exhaustion.
Important context: in late May, the company raised $100 million, following a $58.5 million raise in April. The market reacted to capital dilution rather than the substance of the transactions. However, this divergence has created the current technical opportunity: $166.5 million in net cash with zero debt is no longer a startup on the brink of survival, but a company with the resources to commercialize.
The $2.06–$2.15 range is the main zone for position building. If price holds within these boundaries and shows a reversal impulse from the MA200, a medium-term opportunity will open with first target $5.00, second target $10.00, and a long-term target of $19.00. If the zone is broken to the downside and price closes below $2.00, the global growth scenario would be completely invalidated.
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