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 13, 2025
Space-based data and analytics startup Spire Global said late Aug. 13 it will not be able to file its latest quarterly report with securities regulators.
Aug 13, 2025
Interstellar Technologies of Japan says it has signed five customers for its first Zero rocket launch, anticipated in 2027.
Aug 13, 2025
Two aspiring Canadian space companies have set a schedule for a first orbital launch attempt in the third quarter of 2028 from a spaceport in Nova Scotia.
Aug 13, 2025
Switzerland says it is working to define a new strategic plan for local space company Beyond Gravity after parliament decided not to seek to privatize it.
Aug 12, 2025
SpaceX expects its Starship launcher to break the company's previous rideshare launch record of 143 spacecraft when it begins flying such missions.
Aug 13, 2025
Space-based data and analytics startup Spire Global said late Aug. 13 it will not be able to file its latest quarterly report with securities regulators.
Aug 13, 2025
Interstellar Technologies of Japan says it has signed five customers for its first Zero rocket launch, anticipated in 2027.
Aug 13, 2025
Two aspiring Canadian space companies have set a schedule for a first orbital launch attempt in the third quarter of 2028 from a spaceport in Nova Scotia.
Aug 13, 2025
Switzerland says it is working to define a new strategic plan for local space company Beyond Gravity after parliament decided not to seek to privatize it.
Aug 12, 2025
SpaceX expects its Starship launcher to break the company's previous rideshare launch record of 143 spacecraft when it begins flying such missions.
Aug 12, 2025
Belgian startup EDGX plans an orbital demonstration of an “edge AI computer for satellites” in 2026 in partnership with NVIDIA.
Aug 12, 2025
Indian space data company Pixxel is leading a local consortium to develop and deploy a hyperspectral Earth observation satellite constellation.
Aug 11, 2025
The synthetic aperture radar manufacturer plans to start selling components including spacecraft power, control, communications and deployment systems.