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 15, 2023
Arianespace is delaying the launch of its final Ariane 5 rocket due to a possible technical issue with the booster.
Jun 13, 2023
The company is developing a 62-ft. (19-m), two-stage rocket to deliver satellites weighing up to 397 lb. into low Earth orbit.
Jun 13, 2023
Spire Global launched a pair of 6U cubesats with laser communications payloads aboard the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission on June 12.
Jun 09, 2023
Safran CEO Olivier Andries stresses risk- and revenue-sharing as part of sector reorganization for future launches following Ariane 6 program delays.
Jun 02, 2023
Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore development of space nuclear technologies.
Jun 15, 2023
Arianespace is delaying the launch of its final Ariane 5 rocket due to a possible technical issue with the booster.
Jun 13, 2023
The company is developing a 62-ft. (19-m), two-stage rocket to deliver satellites weighing up to 397 lb. into low Earth orbit.
Jun 13, 2023
Spire Global launched a pair of 6U cubesats with laser communications payloads aboard the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission on June 12.
Jun 09, 2023
Safran CEO Olivier Andries stresses risk- and revenue-sharing as part of sector reorganization for future launches following Ariane 6 program delays.
Jun 02, 2023
Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore development of space nuclear technologies.
Jun 01, 2023
Boeing is standing down from preparations to launch the long-awaited Crew Flight Test (CFT) of its CST-100 Starliner.
May 31, 2023
Satellite chip startup SatixFy said Nir Barkan will be acting CEO effective June 1.
May 31, 2023
After consulting “a large number” of airlines and IFC competitors, the European Commission decided that Viasat’s market position would remain “moderate.”