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

Feb 11, 2025
The robot would be hosted as a payload aboard Momentus’ Vigoride orbital services vehicle.
Feb 10, 2025
Access to the Aegis-owned-and-operated TAMU-SPIRIT will be limited to students, faculty and other researchers within the Texas A&M University System.
Feb 10, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says it will build the Thor 8 communication satellite for Norway.
Feb 10, 2025
Space startup Loft Orbital is deepening links with AI specialist Helsing as part of an effort to deploy a new LEO satellite constellation starting in 2026.
Feb 07, 2025
The company instead pivoted to use aluminum for its Haven-1 commercial space station, it said on Feb. 6.
Feb 11, 2025
The robot would be hosted as a payload aboard Momentus’ Vigoride orbital services vehicle.
Feb 10, 2025
Access to the Aegis-owned-and-operated TAMU-SPIRIT will be limited to students, faculty and other researchers within the Texas A&M University System.
Feb 10, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says it will build the Thor 8 communication satellite for Norway.
Feb 10, 2025
Space startup Loft Orbital is deepening links with AI specialist Helsing as part of an effort to deploy a new LEO satellite constellation starting in 2026.
Feb 07, 2025
The company instead pivoted to use aluminum for its Haven-1 commercial space station, it said on Feb. 6.
Feb 06, 2025
The Feb. 5 request for information seeks capability statements from interested parties.
Feb 05, 2025
The effort is part of Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1).
Feb 05, 2025
The Phoenix 1 capsule is set to be part of the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission due sometime after March.