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

Sep 17, 2025
MaiaSpace is on track for a first flight of its mini-launcher late in 2026, a first step toward creating a family of reusable rockets, its CEO says.
Sep 17, 2025
Astranis has contracted Impulse Space to directly inject its MicroGEO communications satellite into geostationary orbit in 2027 using the Helios kick stage.
Sep 17, 2025
Axiom Space has launched the Axiom Space University Alliance.
Sep 17, 2025
Bluetooth satellite network creator Hubble has raised $70 million from investors in a Series B funding round, the Seattle-based startup said on Sept. 17.
Sep 17, 2025
HawkEye 360 is gearing up to start deploying a new generation of its electronic intelligence spacecraft that should slash production costs.
Sep 17, 2025
MaiaSpace is on track for a first flight of its mini-launcher late in 2026, a first step toward creating a family of reusable rockets, its CEO says.
Sep 17, 2025
Astranis has contracted Impulse Space to directly inject its MicroGEO communications satellite into geostationary orbit in 2027 using the Helios kick stage.
Sep 17, 2025
Axiom Space has launched the Axiom Space University Alliance.
Sep 17, 2025
Bluetooth satellite network creator Hubble has raised $70 million from investors in a Series B funding round, the Seattle-based startup said on Sept. 17.
Sep 17, 2025
HawkEye 360 is gearing up to start deploying a new generation of its electronic intelligence spacecraft that should slash production costs.
Sep 17, 2025
Latitude’s Zephyr microlauncher will fly at the end of next year, a one-year delay from its earlier schedule, commercial director Adeline Pitrois said Sept. 17.
Sep 17, 2025
Atmos Space Cargo is expanding its focus on the defense market, floating the idea of using its capsule to allow military users to rapidly deploy missiles from space.
Sep 17, 2025
SpaceX is in talks with countries to give them sovereign satellite communications capabilities, says Gwynne Shotwell, the company’s president.