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

Aug 26, 2025
The Italian Space Agency signed an agreement with SpaceX to fly several science payloads on an upcoming Starship mission or missions to Mars.
Aug 26, 2025
SpaceX’s 10th flight test of a Starship-Super Heavy launch system remained on hold Aug. 25 following a scrub due to lightning concerns at the company’s Boca Chica Beach, Texas, spaceport.
Aug 22, 2025
SpaceX is expected to add a U.S. capability to boost the orbit of the International Space Station during its latest cargo mission.
Aug 19, 2025
SpinLaunch is continuing its pivot in pursuit of becoming a low-Earth-orbit, satellite-based broadband provider.
Aug 18, 2025
Voyager Technologies has announced the second artificial intelligence-focused deal in as many weeks, this time in the shape of an investment in Latent AI.
Aug 26, 2025
The Italian Space Agency signed an agreement with SpaceX to fly several science payloads on an upcoming Starship mission or missions to Mars.
Aug 26, 2025
SpaceX’s 10th flight test of a Starship-Super Heavy launch system remained on hold Aug. 25 following a scrub due to lightning concerns at the company’s Boca Chica Beach, Texas, spaceport.
Aug 22, 2025
SpaceX is expected to add a U.S. capability to boost the orbit of the International Space Station during its latest cargo mission.
Aug 19, 2025
SpinLaunch is continuing its pivot in pursuit of becoming a low-Earth-orbit, satellite-based broadband provider.
Aug 18, 2025
Voyager Technologies has announced the second artificial intelligence-focused deal in as many weeks, this time in the shape of an investment in Latent AI.
Aug 15, 2025
SpaceX is aiming to resume Starship-Super Heavy flight tests as early as Aug. 24.
Aug 14, 2025
Iceye says its synthetic aperture radar satellites can now capture 60,000 km² in a single scene with its “Scan Wide” mode.
Aug 14, 2025
An executive order issued by President Trump seeks to streamline the regulation of U. S. commercial space operations.