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, 2021
Private pilot Jared Isaacman and three-member crew train for first all-civilian private space charter, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Sep 14, 2021
The first of new generation of SpaceX Starlink satellites reached near-polar orbit Sept. 14, adding to growing broadband constellation.
Sep 14, 2021
The two parties made the announcement on the opening day of the Defense, Security and Equipment International (DSEI) exposition in London.
Sep 13, 2021
Virgin Galactic ordered additional inspections after an unidentified vendor contacted the company about a potential problem with its components.
Sep 13, 2021
D-Orbit UK is to lead development of a spacecraft “deorbit kit” for the European Space Agency.
Sep 14, 2021
Private pilot Jared Isaacman and three-member crew train for first all-civilian private space charter, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Sep 14, 2021
The first of new generation of SpaceX Starlink satellites reached near-polar orbit Sept. 14, adding to growing broadband constellation.
Sep 14, 2021
The two parties made the announcement on the opening day of the Defense, Security and Equipment International (DSEI) exposition in London.
Sep 13, 2021
Virgin Galactic ordered additional inspections after an unidentified vendor contacted the company about a potential problem with its components.
Sep 13, 2021
D-Orbit UK is to lead development of a spacecraft “deorbit kit” for the European Space Agency.
Sep 13, 2021
The tracking service will use laser ranging to monitor objects in low Earth orbit, offering satellite operators the ability to identify collision threats and maneuver accordingly.
Sep 10, 2021
A group of four amateur astronauts poised to become the first privately funded orbital spaceflight crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for launch at 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 15.
Sep 09, 2021
BlackSky, a small-satellite-based startup providing geospatial intelligence to government agencies and others, will begin trading as a public company Sept. 10 after a successful reverse-merger with a special purpose acquisition company.