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

May 22, 2025
Tukwilah, Washington-based startup Starfish Space is planning its second satellite docking demonstration mission this summer.
May 20, 2025
Canadian space company MDA Space has agreed to boost the proposed deal value of its takeover of embattled Israeli chip developer SatixFy by 45%.
May 19, 2025
SpaceX has acquired “substantially all” of the assets of Akoustis Technologies.
May 16, 2025
Virgin Galactic said its manufacturing team and suppliers are adapting to “bumps in the road,” including delayed wing assembly.
May 16, 2025
The FAA is reviewing a SpaceX report about the breakup of its last Starship test vehicle. Airspace restrictions for the upcoming launch will be expanded.
May 22, 2025
Tukwilah, Washington-based startup Starfish Space is planning its second satellite docking demonstration mission this summer.
May 20, 2025
Canadian space company MDA Space has agreed to boost the proposed deal value of its takeover of embattled Israeli chip developer SatixFy by 45%.
May 19, 2025
SpaceX has acquired “substantially all” of the assets of Akoustis Technologies.
May 16, 2025
Virgin Galactic said its manufacturing team and suppliers are adapting to “bumps in the road,” including delayed wing assembly.
May 16, 2025
The FAA is reviewing a SpaceX report about the breakup of its last Starship test vehicle. Airspace restrictions for the upcoming launch will be expanded.
May 16, 2025
Startup Gilmour Space scrubbed the inaugural launch of the first Australian-made orbital rocket, with the Eris 1 launcher on the pad to fix a technical fault.
May 15, 2025
SpaceX is proposing a Starlink-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) service as a complement or alternative to conventional GPS.
May 15, 2025
South Korean launch newcomer Innospace has signed an MOU with Saturn Satellite Networks that could lead to a joint venture to pursue the U.S. launch market.