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

Jun 20, 2023
Intelsat has ordered its fourth satellite life extension servicing from Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary.
Jun 20, 2023
After adjusting for distance, SpaceX’s new Generation V2 Mini Starlink satellites are 12 times less luminous than previous generation Starlink spacecraft.
Jun 18, 2023
The first version of the Electron rocket modified for use as a booster for hypersonic and suborbital flight tests launched successfully on June 17.
Jun 16, 2023
Vast has selected Impulse Space’s Saiph thrusters for its Haven-1 Space Station.
Jun 16, 2023
Satellite images reveal the full scale of the damage caused by the Ukranian Kakhovka dam collapse.
Jun 20, 2023
Intelsat has ordered its fourth satellite life extension servicing from Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary.
Jun 20, 2023
After adjusting for distance, SpaceX’s new Generation V2 Mini Starlink satellites are 12 times less luminous than previous generation Starlink spacecraft.
Jun 18, 2023
The first version of the Electron rocket modified for use as a booster for hypersonic and suborbital flight tests launched successfully on June 17.
Jun 16, 2023
Vast has selected Impulse Space’s Saiph thrusters for its Haven-1 Space Station.
Jun 16, 2023
Satellite images reveal the full scale of the damage caused by the Ukranian Kakhovka dam collapse.
Jun 15, 2023
Tomorrow.io, a startup providing satellite-enabled weather data and services, said it closed an $87 million Series E round of venture capital funding.
Jun 15, 2023
Ispace of Japan has named Ronald Garan as the CEO of its subsidiary ispace technologies U.S.
Jun 15, 2023
Virgin Galactic is aiming to begin commercial suborbital spaceflight services between June 27 and 30, the company said on June 15.