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 12, 2023
Space Domain Awareness Spacecraft Builder Raises $100 Million
True Anomaly, a startup developing spacecraft for space domain awareness missions, has raised $100 million in a Series B round of funding.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 12, 2023
ULA Conducts Second Vulcan Practice Countdown
United Launch Alliance conducted a practice launch countdown, including fueling, of its new Vulcan-Centaur rocket on Dec. 12.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 11, 2023
Orbit Fab, ispace Partner On Rocket Propellant Using Lunar Resources
Orbit Fab and ispace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing rocket propellants from lunar resources.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 01, 2023
New-Space Startups Have Burned $848M In Cash in 2023, Analysts Say
Space launch activity reached an all-time high in 2023, but public new-space company valuations remain pressured.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 30, 2023
First Ariane 6 Launch Scheduled For Mid-2024
Major technical issues with the behind-schedule Ariane 6 have been resolved and the schedule has been stabilized, ESA says.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 12, 2023
Space Domain Awareness Spacecraft Builder Raises $100 Million
True Anomaly, a startup developing spacecraft for space domain awareness missions, has raised $100 million in a Series B round of funding.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 12, 2023
ULA Conducts Second Vulcan Practice Countdown
United Launch Alliance conducted a practice launch countdown, including fueling, of its new Vulcan-Centaur rocket on Dec. 12.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 11, 2023
Orbit Fab, ispace Partner On Rocket Propellant Using Lunar Resources
Orbit Fab and ispace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing rocket propellants from lunar resources.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 01, 2023
New-Space Startups Have Burned $848M In Cash in 2023, Analysts Say
Space launch activity reached an all-time high in 2023, but public new-space company valuations remain pressured.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 30, 2023
First Ariane 6 Launch Scheduled For Mid-2024
Major technical issues with the behind-schedule Ariane 6 have been resolved and the schedule has been stabilized, ESA says.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 29, 2023
NASA Turning To Private Sector For Lunar Landings
NASA soon intends to lift the curtain on a whole new strategy of turning to America’s private sector for the launch of a lunar lander.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 21, 2023
NASA’s Commercial Space Station Ambitions A Challenge
The agency cited the challenges in a Nov. 20 NASA Advisory Council session.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Nov 18, 2023
Starship Sails Through Hot-Staging Separation Before Vehicles Are Lost
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster unexpectedly broke apart after separation from Starship, which was subsequently also lost when its automated flight termination system triggered.
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