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

Apr 08, 2021
Rocket Lab Schedules Next Flight Test Of Electron Reuse
Rocket Lab plans to conduct its second parachute-assisted booster splashdown next month, as it works to evolve the Electron small satellite launch vehicle into a reusable rocket, the company said on April 8.
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Apr 08, 2021
Airbus Takes Lead On Aircraft-Based Laser Communication Terminal
Airbus and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) are to develop a terminal for aircraft to receive laser-based communications. 
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Apr 08, 2021
Next CNES President To Put Emphasis On Space Data Use
Philippe Baptiste, an engineer by training with experience in science, industry and politics, is to succeed Jean-Yves Le Gall at the helm of French space agency CNES after the country’s parliament approved the nomination.
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Apr 07, 2021
SpaceX Delivers Another 60 Starlinks Into Orbit
SpaceX on April 7 completed its eighth mission of the year to deploy its Starlink broadband network, boosting the constellation to about 1,400 spacecraft.
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Apr 07, 2021
AAC Clyde Space to Buy Space Sensor Maker Omnisys
Swedish-British small satellite manufacturer AAC Clyde Space this month entered a conditional agreement to buy privately owned Omnisys Instruments, a Swedish developer and manufacturer of sensors for space projects, in a deal worth about $8.7 million.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Apr 08, 2021
Rocket Lab Schedules Next Flight Test Of Electron Reuse
Rocket Lab plans to conduct its second parachute-assisted booster splashdown next month, as it works to evolve the Electron small satellite launch vehicle into a reusable rocket, the company said on April 8.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Apr 08, 2021
Airbus Takes Lead On Aircraft-Based Laser Communication Terminal
Airbus and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) are to develop a terminal for aircraft to receive laser-based communications. 
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Apr 08, 2021
Next CNES President To Put Emphasis On Space Data Use
Philippe Baptiste, an engineer by training with experience in science, industry and politics, is to succeed Jean-Yves Le Gall at the helm of French space agency CNES after the country’s parliament approved the nomination.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Apr 07, 2021
SpaceX Delivers Another 60 Starlinks Into Orbit
SpaceX on April 7 completed its eighth mission of the year to deploy its Starlink broadband network, boosting the constellation to about 1,400 spacecraft.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Apr 07, 2021
AAC Clyde Space to Buy Space Sensor Maker Omnisys
Swedish-British small satellite manufacturer AAC Clyde Space this month entered a conditional agreement to buy privately owned Omnisys Instruments, a Swedish developer and manufacturer of sensors for space projects, in a deal worth about $8.7 million.
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Apr 07, 2021
Former NASA Head Bridenstine Joins Voyager Space
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will chair the advisory board at Voyager Space Holdings, the market’s first vertically integrated new-space holding company that recently acquired the Launch Co, Nanoracks and others.
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Apr 06, 2021
No Date For SpaceX Starlink Commercial Rollout, Shotwell Says
As SpaceX prepared to deliver its 24th batch of Starlink satellites into orbit this week, President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell said beta trials will continue until the network, designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet, is more reliable.
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Apr 05, 2021
Lockheed Makes 58-Flight Block Buy With Small Satellite Launcher ABL
Lockheed Martin is doubling down on investments in small satellite launch service companies, signing a block buy with startup ABL Space Systems for up to 58 missions through 2029.
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