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 27, 2024
Amazon executives formally opened the company’s Project Kuiper internet satellite factory on June 27.
Jun 26, 2024
Starfish Space is to extend the life of an aging Intelsat communications satellite in geostationary orbit using its Otter servicing spacecraft starting in 2026.
Jun 26, 2024
The move is part of preparations for the first flight of the Miura 5 rocket, planned for late 2025.
Jun 25, 2024
Firefly Aerospace plans to use the Virginia-owned launchpad at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility for East Coast launches of its Alpha small-satellite rocket.
Jun 25, 2024
The company received a prior delisting warning from the stock exchange in October 2023.
Jun 27, 2024
Amazon executives formally opened the company’s Project Kuiper internet satellite factory on June 27.
Jun 26, 2024
Starfish Space is to extend the life of an aging Intelsat communications satellite in geostationary orbit using its Otter servicing spacecraft starting in 2026.
Jun 26, 2024
The move is part of preparations for the first flight of the Miura 5 rocket, planned for late 2025.
Jun 25, 2024
Firefly Aerospace plans to use the Virginia-owned launchpad at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility for East Coast launches of its Alpha small-satellite rocket.
Jun 25, 2024
The company received a prior delisting warning from the stock exchange in October 2023.
Jun 25, 2024
The ULA Vulcan-Centaur rocket being prepared to fly a dual-purpose mission this fall arrived at Cape Canaveral on June 24 ahead of a planned September launch.
Jun 25, 2024
Ahead of Ariane 6's inaugural mission scheduled for July, its manufacturer ArianeGroup says the demand is there to increase planned production rates.
Jun 25, 2024
Airbus is considering major changes to its space operations after a program review identified almost $1 billion in higher costs on critical satellite contracts.