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

Mar 15, 2023
The Space Development Agency (SDA) plans to launch its first batch of satellites, Tranche 0, before the end of March.
Mar 14, 2023
Amazon on March 14 unveiled a trio of customer terminals to support the network’s global broadband communications.
Mar 14, 2023
The company also announced March 13 that it has an agreement with Rivada Space Networks.
Mar 13, 2023
Pale Blue of Tokyo says it successfully demonstrated its water vapor propulsion system in low Earth orbit aboard Sony’s EYE nanosatellite.
Mar 10, 2023
Beyond the military realm, the move sets up direct and fierce competition with America’s own commercial space economy.
Mar 15, 2023
The Space Development Agency (SDA) plans to launch its first batch of satellites, Tranche 0, before the end of March.
Mar 14, 2023
Amazon on March 14 unveiled a trio of customer terminals to support the network’s global broadband communications.
Mar 14, 2023
The company also announced March 13 that it has an agreement with Rivada Space Networks.
Mar 13, 2023
Pale Blue of Tokyo says it successfully demonstrated its water vapor propulsion system in low Earth orbit aboard Sony’s EYE nanosatellite.
Mar 10, 2023
Beyond the military realm, the move sets up direct and fierce competition with America’s own commercial space economy.
Mar 10, 2023
Magellan Aerospace has won a $15.8 million contract from the Canadian government to design, build, launch and operate a microsatellite.
Mar 10, 2023
OneWeb is set to complete its first-generation global broadband network in low Earth orbit with one more flight, slated for later this month.
Mar 10, 2023
The Vulcan Centaur rocket was transported on rails from United Launch Alliance’s Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) to Space Launch Complex-41.