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 16, 2025
South Korea’s launch service newcomer Innospace has signed an agreement with Southern Launch, opening the door for missions from Australia.
Dec 15, 2025
Two space startups recently conducted a self-funded mission to showcase autonomous maneuvering in low Earth orbit.
Dec 15, 2025
Vast Space LLC has issued a call for research proposals that could be conducted aboard its under development Haven-1 commercial space station.
Dec 15, 2025
Nothing about SpaceX’s initial public offering will be routine.
Dec 11, 2025
Planet expects to deliver a full-year adjusted operating profit even as it boosts investments in manufacturing capacity and spacecraft.
Dec 16, 2025
South Korea’s launch service newcomer Innospace has signed an agreement with Southern Launch, opening the door for missions from Australia.
Dec 15, 2025
Two space startups recently conducted a self-funded mission to showcase autonomous maneuvering in low Earth orbit.
Dec 15, 2025
Vast Space LLC has issued a call for research proposals that could be conducted aboard its under development Haven-1 commercial space station.
Dec 15, 2025
Nothing about SpaceX’s initial public offering will be routine.
Dec 11, 2025
Planet expects to deliver a full-year adjusted operating profit even as it boosts investments in manufacturing capacity and spacecraft.
Dec 10, 2025
Virgin Galactic Dec. 9 announced a complex series of financial moves designed to prop up the suborbital services upstart’s balance sheet.
Dec 10, 2025
Overview Energy, a startup trying to develop a space-based solar power system, plans to demonstrate its technology from a satellite in low Earth orbit in 2028.
Dec 09, 2025
AnySignal, a startup that develops advanced radio frequency platforms for aerospace and defense, has raised $24 million in a Series A funding round.