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

Oct 04, 2024
The Vulcan Centaur rocket's only post-launch issue was a "variant observation" in one of the first stage's two solid rocket boosters, ULA says.
Oct 03, 2024
Based in Copenhagen, the fund is called Final Frontier.
Oct 01, 2024
The Starliner astronauts have completed configuration of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft now docked to the International Space Station.
Oct 01, 2024
The 5650B is an upgraded version of Comtech’s current wideband global satcom-certified modem.
Sep 30, 2024
The company also surpassed 4 million customers for the satellite-based internet service.
Oct 04, 2024
The Vulcan Centaur rocket's only post-launch issue was a "variant observation" in one of the first stage's two solid rocket boosters, ULA says.
Oct 03, 2024
Based in Copenhagen, the fund is called Final Frontier.
Oct 01, 2024
The Starliner astronauts have completed configuration of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft now docked to the International Space Station.
Oct 01, 2024
The 5650B is an upgraded version of Comtech’s current wideband global satcom-certified modem.
Sep 30, 2024
The company also surpassed 4 million customers for the satellite-based internet service.
Sep 30, 2024
NASA’s Crew-9 Dragon Freedom capsule autonomously docked with the station, delivering a NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonaut for a five-month tour of duty.
Sep 26, 2024
Maiaspace on Sept. 25 said the decision allows it to focus on starting commercial operations from the site in 2026.
Sep 25, 2024
Radian Aerospace of Seattle has unveiled the first prototype of its single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane.