The timing is also ripe, with space ventures generating a fair bit of hype over their growth potential. Last month, a report from Seraphim Space found investment in space startups soared to $3.1 billion over the April-June period, up sharply from $2.1 billion over the January-March stretch.

Another space stock is going public. But this isn't just any old space stock -- this one already landed on the moon.

Firefly Aerospace’s offering also comes hot on the heels of design-software company Figma Inc.’s blockbuster IPO. Figma’s shares soared 250% above their IPO price last week, marking a milestone for larger offerings and raising more than $1.2 billion.