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

Jun 19, 2025
Finnish satellite-maker Iceye says it will invest more than $287 million to scale up its SAR spacecraft production capacity and speed technology developments.
Jun 18, 2025
NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX have again delayed the planned launch of Axiom’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Jun 18, 2025
Honda has entered the commercial spaceflight arena with the successful demonstration of a reusable launch vehicle.
Jun 18, 2025
Virgin Galactic says its on track to start final assembly of the first Delta Class spaceplane and remains on schedule to begin flight tests in early 2026.
Jun 17, 2025
Blue Origin has set June 21 for the launch of its 13th suborbital New Shepard private astronaut mission from West Texas with a six-person crew.
Jun 19, 2025
Finnish satellite-maker Iceye says it will invest more than $287 million to scale up its SAR spacecraft production capacity and speed technology developments.
Jun 18, 2025
NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX have again delayed the planned launch of Axiom’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
Jun 18, 2025
Honda has entered the commercial spaceflight arena with the successful demonstration of a reusable launch vehicle.
Jun 18, 2025
Virgin Galactic says its on track to start final assembly of the first Delta Class spaceplane and remains on schedule to begin flight tests in early 2026.
Jun 17, 2025
Blue Origin has set June 21 for the launch of its 13th suborbital New Shepard private astronaut mission from West Texas with a six-person crew.
Jun 16, 2025
NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX are looking to no earlier than June 19 for the thrice-delayed launch of Axiom's fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS.
Jun 13, 2025
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury signals talks among his company, Thales and Leonardo to combine satellite operations may drag into 2026.
Jun 13, 2025
LEO satellite constellation startup Muon Space completed a $146 million Series B funding round that includes $89.5 million in new capital.