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

Sep 15, 2025
SpaceX sees its Falcon 9 launch cadence peaking as the company ramps up operations of its Starship launch vehicle, a company executive says.
Sep 15, 2025
EchoStar is in the early days of adapting its business plan after abandoning a strategy to deploy a constellation of low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Sep 15, 2025
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Sept. 14 to send Northrup Grumman’s first upgraded Cygnus XL cargo ship on its way to the International Space Station.
Sep 10, 2025
Space startups and tech companies are banding together to demonstrate their products with national security missions in mind.
Sep 10, 2025
Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has raised €45 million in a Series A funding round, one of the largest European space deals of the year thus far.
Sep 15, 2025
SpaceX sees its Falcon 9 launch cadence peaking as the company ramps up operations of its Starship launch vehicle, a company executive says.
Sep 15, 2025
EchoStar is in the early days of adapting its business plan after abandoning a strategy to deploy a constellation of low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Sep 15, 2025
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Sept. 14 to send Northrup Grumman’s first upgraded Cygnus XL cargo ship on its way to the International Space Station.
Sep 10, 2025
Space startups and tech companies are banding together to demonstrate their products with national security missions in mind.
Sep 10, 2025
Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has raised €45 million in a Series A funding round, one of the largest European space deals of the year thus far.
Sep 10, 2025
Earth observation and analysis pioneer Planet Labs is looking to raise as much as $460 million gross in newly issued securities.
Sep 10, 2025
Boeing is now building 3D-printed solar array substrates, with plans to provide units to the broader market starting in 2026, the company announced Sept. 10.
Sep 08, 2025
SpaceX says it has struck an agreement with EchoStar to acquire the rights to 50 MHz of S-band spectrum to support expansion of Starlink direct-to-cell service.