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

May 24, 2024
The issue was found as part of a wider assessment of the Starliner propulsion system.
May 23, 2024
The company has requested an early September launch for Tenacity aboard ULA’s second Vulcan rocket.
May 23, 2024
The heater units would be used on ispace’s Series 3 lunar lander and rovers, planned for launch to the Moon by 2027.
May 23, 2024
Russian startup Bureau 1440 has taken another step toward deployment of its global low-orbital satellite internet constellation with its second test mission.
May 23, 2024
NASA and Boeing are working toward a June 1 launch of the CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test.
May 24, 2024
The issue was found as part of a wider assessment of the Starliner propulsion system.
May 23, 2024
The company has requested an early September launch for Tenacity aboard ULA’s second Vulcan rocket.
May 23, 2024
The heater units would be used on ispace’s Series 3 lunar lander and rovers, planned for launch to the Moon by 2027.
May 23, 2024
Russian startup Bureau 1440 has taken another step toward deployment of its global low-orbital satellite internet constellation with its second test mission.
May 23, 2024
NASA and Boeing are working toward a June 1 launch of the CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test.
May 22, 2024
SpaceX has demonstrated an unmodified smartphone making a video call using a connection to its Starlink low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation.
May 22, 2024
The ESA has awarded The Exploration Company and Thales Alenia Space separate contracts to continue work to develop low-Earth-orbit cargo return services.
May 20, 2024
Venture capital firm Seraphim Space has announced its latest accelerator cohort of nine startups.