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 05, 2024
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 Alpha rocket launches through 2029.
Jun 05, 2024
Two NASA astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS on June 5 for a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
Jun 05, 2024
The European Space Agency has set forth a specific launch date for the much delayed Ariane 6 launch vehicle of July 9.
Jun 03, 2024
A high-profile, privately financed sortie around the Moon aboard a SpaceX Starship spacecraft has been canceled.
Jun 03, 2024
Nara Space Technology, a South Korean manufacturer of small satellites, announced on May 31 that it had raised $14.5 million in a Series B fundraising.
Jun 05, 2024
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 Alpha rocket launches through 2029.
Jun 05, 2024
Two NASA astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS on June 5 for a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
Jun 05, 2024
The European Space Agency has set forth a specific launch date for the much delayed Ariane 6 launch vehicle of July 9.
Jun 03, 2024
A high-profile, privately financed sortie around the Moon aboard a SpaceX Starship spacecraft has been canceled.
Jun 03, 2024
Nara Space Technology, a South Korean manufacturer of small satellites, announced on May 31 that it had raised $14.5 million in a Series B fundraising.
Jun 01, 2024
A second attempt to launch two astronauts on a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft was called off 3 min. 50 sec. before liftoff on June 1.
May 31, 2024
Terran Orbital has replaced its chief operating officer (COO) and acting chief financial officer (CFO) with executives from outside the aerospace industry.
May 31, 2024
Starliner is due to spend at least eight days at the International Space Station for a shakedown .