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

Feb 26, 2024
SpaceX plans to place its first direct-to-cellular phone Starlink constellation in orbit by the end of August.
Feb 26, 2024
Intuitive Machines expects to lose communications with its Nova-C lunar lander Odysseus early on Feb. 27 after 4 1/2 days on the Moon’s surface.
Feb 23, 2024
Flight controllers at Intuitive Machines conducted their first mission on the Moon’s surface Feb. 23.
Feb 23, 2024
Flight directors at Intuitive Machines’ mission control center were working to refine the signal from its Nova-C lander, which touched down on the Moon Feb. 22.
Feb 22, 2024
After reentering the atmosphere and deploying its parachute, Varda Space Industries’ space capsule touched down at the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb. 21.
Feb 26, 2024
SpaceX plans to place its first direct-to-cellular phone Starlink constellation in orbit by the end of August.
Feb 26, 2024
Intuitive Machines expects to lose communications with its Nova-C lunar lander Odysseus early on Feb. 27 after 4 1/2 days on the Moon’s surface.
Feb 23, 2024
Flight controllers at Intuitive Machines conducted their first mission on the Moon’s surface Feb. 23.
Feb 23, 2024
Flight directors at Intuitive Machines’ mission control center were working to refine the signal from its Nova-C lander, which touched down on the Moon Feb. 22.
Feb 22, 2024
After reentering the atmosphere and deploying its parachute, Varda Space Industries’ space capsule touched down at the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb. 21.
Feb 21, 2024
A privately owned lunar lander positioned itself into orbit around the Moon on Feb. 21, setting the stage for an attempted touchdown on Feb. 22.
Feb 21, 2024
A New Glenn test vehicle was rolled out from Blue Origin’s Integrated Test Facility on Feb. 21 for a launchpad tanking test.
Feb 20, 2024
Astroscale Japan’s debris inspection satellite has been successfully launched into orbit on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle.