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 14, 2022
Masten Space Acquired, Merged With Astrobotic
Masten Space Systems, a Mojave, California, pioneer of the modern era of new-space startups, has been sold and will combine with Astrobotic, another startup targeting a predicted lunar logistics marketplace.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 14, 2022
NASA Solicits Third, Fourth Private Astronaut Mission Proposals
NASA is seeking proposals for the third and fourth agency-sponsored private astronaut missions to the International Space Station set for launches in late 2023 and 2024, a Sept. 14 solicitation notice says.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 14, 2022
Sierra Space Conducts Burst Test On Subscale Inflatable Space Module
Sierra Space recently conducted a burst test of a subscale version of its Large Inflatable Flexible Environment habitat.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 13, 2022
Avio Working On LOX-Methane Vehicle Demonstrator
Avio, the prime contractor in Europe’s Vega light launcher program, is working on an experimental launch vehicle using only a liquid oxygen-methane propellant.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 12, 2022
ESA Chief Sets Priorities For November Ministerial Council
Against a backdrop of tough geopolitical and economic issues, Director General Josef Aschbacher has to convince the agency’s 22 member states that those difficulties are precisely why they need to invest more into space.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 14, 2022
Masten Space Acquired, Merged With Astrobotic
Masten Space Systems, a Mojave, California, pioneer of the modern era of new-space startups, has been sold and will combine with Astrobotic, another startup targeting a predicted lunar logistics marketplace.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 14, 2022
NASA Solicits Third, Fourth Private Astronaut Mission Proposals
NASA is seeking proposals for the third and fourth agency-sponsored private astronaut missions to the International Space Station set for launches in late 2023 and 2024, a Sept. 14 solicitation notice says.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 14, 2022
Sierra Space Conducts Burst Test On Subscale Inflatable Space Module
Sierra Space recently conducted a burst test of a subscale version of its Large Inflatable Flexible Environment habitat.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 13, 2022
Avio Working On LOX-Methane Vehicle Demonstrator
Avio, the prime contractor in Europe’s Vega light launcher program, is working on an experimental launch vehicle using only a liquid oxygen-methane propellant.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 12, 2022
ESA Chief Sets Priorities For November Ministerial Council
Against a backdrop of tough geopolitical and economic issues, Director General Josef Aschbacher has to convince the agency’s 22 member states that those difficulties are precisely why they need to invest more into space.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 12, 2022
Virgin Galactic Advances ‘Delta’ Spaceplane Production Plan
Virgin Galactic is reviewing initial responses to RFPs for structural and systems components for the company’s planned new Delta-class spaceplanes as it looks ahead to serial production.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 08, 2022
Prometheus 2 Cubesats Readied For First UK Orbital Launch
Airbus is testing a pair of UK defense cubesats in readiness for the first orbital launch from the UK.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 07, 2022
Rocket Lab To Research Cargo Delivery Via Orbital Depots, Rockets
Rocket Lab has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with U.S. Transportation Command to explore using the company’s Neutron and Electron launch vehicles to transport cargo around the world.
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