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

Jul 08, 2025
The pace of in-space servicing missions is picking up, with at least nine endeavors planned over the next 18 months.
Jul 08, 2025
NASA has issued a request for proposals to establish joint government and commercial communications and navigation around the Earth, Moon and Mars.
Jul 03, 2025
The UK Space Agency plans to perform a space debris removal demo and has kicked off the search for a domestic vendor for the mission.
Jun 30, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says that the French government has appointed the Franco-Italian joint venture to lead development of a laser communications system in GEO.
Jun 30, 2025
AAC Clyde Space wants to double the size of its Vireon Earth-observation constellation and lure more European military space business, the Swedish company says.
Jul 08, 2025
The pace of in-space servicing missions is picking up, with at least nine endeavors planned over the next 18 months.
Jul 08, 2025
NASA has issued a request for proposals to establish joint government and commercial communications and navigation around the Earth, Moon and Mars.
Jul 03, 2025
The UK Space Agency plans to perform a space debris removal demo and has kicked off the search for a domestic vendor for the mission.
Jun 30, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says that the French government has appointed the Franco-Italian joint venture to lead development of a laser communications system in GEO.
Jun 30, 2025
AAC Clyde Space wants to double the size of its Vireon Earth-observation constellation and lure more European military space business, the Swedish company says.
Jun 27, 2025
Finland says it will acquire synthetic aperture radar satellites from Iceye, continuing the steady drumbeat of European countries buying into that capability.
Jun 26, 2025
Crewmembers on Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission, Ax-4, were welcomed onboard the International Space Station early June 26.
Jun 26, 2025
Rocket Lab says ESA has picked the company to deploy the first two low-Earth-orbit positioning navigation and timing satellites using its Electron rocket.