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 25, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says it has secured a contract from the Italian Space Agency to design a lunar outpost for launch in 2033.
Jul 23, 2025
Space startup iRocket will go public via a $400 million merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by former U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Jul 23, 2025
Thales CEO Patrice Caine says the outcome of talks with Leonardo and Airbus to merge some satellite operations is uncertain.
Jul 21, 2025
A U.S.-based team seeking to make history by soaring a specially designed glider to a record height of 90,000 ft. is soliciting donations and volunteers.
Jul 21, 2025
Those taking part in NASA’s upcoming Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to adjust as necessary to a dynamic period.
Jul 25, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says it has secured a contract from the Italian Space Agency to design a lunar outpost for launch in 2033.
Jul 23, 2025
Space startup iRocket will go public via a $400 million merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by former U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Jul 23, 2025
Thales CEO Patrice Caine says the outcome of talks with Leonardo and Airbus to merge some satellite operations is uncertain.
Jul 21, 2025
A U.S.-based team seeking to make history by soaring a specially designed glider to a record height of 90,000 ft. is soliciting donations and volunteers.
Jul 21, 2025
Those taking part in NASA’s upcoming Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to adjust as necessary to a dynamic period.
Jul 16, 2025
Solestial plans to demonstrate a two-week production sprint to manufacture 1 kW of spacecraft solar cells and modules.
Jul 16, 2025
SpaceX sent another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit to deliver 24 members of Amazon’s fledgling Kuiper constellation.
Jul 15, 2025
Sierra Space has been selected by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide spacecraft docking mechanisms for future JAXA missions to the ISS.