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

Dec 23, 2019
Georgia Spaceport Sponsor Revises License Application
The FAA has agreed to pause its evaluation of a commercial space launch site proposed by Camden County, Georgia, on the U.S. Atlantic coast.
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Dec 23, 2019
Muilenburg Firing Punctuates Biggest Boeing Change In Years
Whether more management heads roll at Boeing remains to be seen now that Dennis Muilenburg has been fired as chief executive.
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Dec 20, 2019
Virgin Orbit Counts Down To ‘Imminent’ Orbital Demo Launch
Space launch provider Virgin Orbit says it has delivered a flight-worthy LauncherOne rocket to its Mojave, California facility and is poised to…
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Dec 20, 2019
Timer Glitch Scuttles Starliner ISS Docking
Boeing and NASA were working to preserve as many test objectives as possible for the unmanned orbital debut of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner after a timer issue scuttled the capsule’s engine firing needed to reach the ISS.
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Dec 17, 2019
House, Senate Panels OK $22.6B NASA Budget
U.S. House and Senate appropriations committees have agreed on a 2020 fiscal year budget package that includes $22.6 billion for NASA.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 23, 2019
Georgia Spaceport Sponsor Revises License Application
The FAA has agreed to pause its evaluation of a commercial space launch site proposed by Camden County, Georgia, on the U.S. Atlantic coast.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 23, 2019
Muilenburg Firing Punctuates Biggest Boeing Change In Years
Whether more management heads roll at Boeing remains to be seen now that Dennis Muilenburg has been fired as chief executive.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 20, 2019
Virgin Orbit Counts Down To ‘Imminent’ Orbital Demo Launch
Space launch provider Virgin Orbit says it has delivered a flight-worthy LauncherOne rocket to its Mojave, California facility and is poised to…
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 20, 2019
Timer Glitch Scuttles Starliner ISS Docking
Boeing and NASA were working to preserve as many test objectives as possible for the unmanned orbital debut of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner after a timer issue scuttled the capsule’s engine firing needed to reach the ISS.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 17, 2019
House, Senate Panels OK $22.6B NASA Budget
U.S. House and Senate appropriations committees have agreed on a 2020 fiscal year budget package that includes $22.6 billion for NASA.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 17, 2019
SpaceX Falcon 9 Sends Condo Satellite Into Orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off Dec. 16 to deliver a 15,000-lb., Boeing-built communications satellite into orbit.
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Dec 16, 2019
Orbital Transportation Startup D-Orbit Unveils New Investors List
D-Orbit, an Italian startup aiming to provide orbital transportation and satellite decommissioning, claimed a new round of funding Dec. 16.
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Dec 16, 2019
ESA Details Active Debris Removal Mission
The ESA has released details on the active debris removal mission it has commissioned for 2025 after having selected ClearSpace, a Swiss startup company.
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