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

Sep 14, 2026
Satellogic has signed an agreement to expand the Earth-imaging work it does for the U.S. Office of Naval Research, adding six satellites for maritime surveillance.
Sep 14, 2026
The European Space Agency has taken another small step toward use of the planned Starlab commercial orbital outpost.
Sep 14, 2026
Rocket Lab is challenging NASA’s award of the Mars Telecommunications Network program to Blue Origin, arguing the agency’s source selection was faulty.
Sep 13, 2026
Elveo Mobile, which plans to deploy a direct-to-device satellite communications network, has picked Apex to support its spacecraft manufacturing plans.
Sep 11, 2026
Muon Space says it has successfully fired its zinc propellant hall-effect thruster in orbit.
Sep 14, 2026
Satellogic has signed an agreement to expand the Earth-imaging work it does for the U.S. Office of Naval Research, adding six satellites for maritime surveillance.
Sep 14, 2026
The European Space Agency has taken another small step toward use of the planned Starlab commercial orbital outpost.
Sep 14, 2026
Rocket Lab is challenging NASA’s award of the Mars Telecommunications Network program to Blue Origin, arguing the agency’s source selection was faulty.
Sep 13, 2026
Elveo Mobile, which plans to deploy a direct-to-device satellite communications network, has picked Apex to support its spacecraft manufacturing plans.
Sep 11, 2026
Muon Space says it has successfully fired its zinc propellant hall-effect thruster in orbit.
Sep 11, 2026
SpaceX's Starship heavy-lift system is entering a new chapter, with the next flight set to generate revenue on the mission.
Sep 11, 2026
French startup HyPrSpace plans to launch its Baguette One suborbital rocket next year for hypersonic experimentation and orbital launcher validation.
Sep 11, 2026
ImageSat International plans to launch a new very-high-resolution satellite constellation in 2030 and offer the hardware for sale to customers for direct operation.