Commercial Space

The commercial space market, also known as the private space industry or NewSpace, is experiencing strong growth. This burgeoning sector encompasses activities such as satellite manufacturing, space tourism, rocket launches, satellite services and space exploration initiatives driven by private companies. Players like SpaceX and Blue Origin on the launch side, or Planet and Maxar with their in-orbit satellite constellations are revolutionizing the industry, making space more accessible and cost-effective. The demand for satellite internet, Earth observation, and space-based services has fueled investments and technological advancements. With the rise of reusable rockets, commercial crew missions, and ambitious plans for space mining and Mars colonization, the commercial space market is poised for exponential growth, promising exciting developments and opportunities into the future. 

News & Analysis

Aug 30, 2024
Uncertainties about the spacecraft’s thruster performance remain after a failure during the first ISS docking attempt.
Aug 27, 2024
New technologies are leveraging the advantages of GEO.
Aug 23, 2024
Some co-founders at new space tech startups are trying to codify innovation.
Aug 23, 2024
The method is Elon Musk’s modern take on Aristotle’s “First Principles."
Aug 22, 2024
In addition to venturing outside the capsule, the Jared Isaacman-backed Polaris Dawn mission aims to break the 1966 altitude record.
Aug 29, 2024
In an Aug. 17 post, X denounced the court order as “censorship.”
Aug 29, 2024
Kim’s appointment as Firefly CEO comes about six weeks after the company abruptly announced the departure of Bill Weber.
Aug 29, 2024
The 10-min, 10-sec. flight from the company’s East Texas launch site near Van Horn began with a 9:20 a.m. EDT liftoff.
Aug 29, 2024
Spire Global has agreed to pay lender Blue Torch Capital $10 million toward outstanding principal as part of a deal to waive certain loan terms.
Aug 29, 2024
Private equity investor KKR has finalized its investment in German satellite maker OHB after first announcing its plan to take a stake in the company last year.
Aug 28, 2024
The rocket lifted off at 3:48 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral SFS to deliver 21 Starlink satellites into orbit.
Aug 28, 2024
SpaceX suffered a mishap with a Falcon 9 first-stage booster during an attempt to land it on a ship following its use during a Starlink launch mission.
Aug 27, 2024
The Germany-based company has a U.S. subsidiary based in Hawthorne, California.