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

Oct 31, 2025
The company sees opportunities to support new proliferated constellations coming online around the globe.
Oct 31, 2025
Founded in 2002, Five Axis is known for a proprietary portfolio that includes expertise in highly engineered products for launch vehicle engine applications.
Oct 31, 2025
Stirling Technology Space Research Experiment (START) is an effort to accelerate the readiness of a compact nuclear power conversion technology.
Oct 27, 2025
Voyager Technologies has acquired ExoTerra Resources, a Hall-effect propulsion developer, for an undisclosed amount.
Oct 23, 2025
Iridium has paused a share buyback program and is considering acquisitions as it looks to adjust to deals.
Oct 31, 2025
The company sees opportunities to support new proliferated constellations coming online around the globe.
Oct 31, 2025
Founded in 2002, Five Axis is known for a proprietary portfolio that includes expertise in highly engineered products for launch vehicle engine applications.
Oct 31, 2025
Stirling Technology Space Research Experiment (START) is an effort to accelerate the readiness of a compact nuclear power conversion technology.
Oct 27, 2025
Voyager Technologies has acquired ExoTerra Resources, a Hall-effect propulsion developer, for an undisclosed amount.
Oct 23, 2025
Iridium has paused a share buyback program and is considering acquisitions as it looks to adjust to deals.
Oct 23, 2025
Competition is heating up between the operators of Chinese megaconstellations that intend eventually to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink.
Oct 23, 2025
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.
Oct 22, 2025
The U.S. Space Force has tapped Vantor to help it track high-interest objects on orbit using non-Earth imaging, the company announced Oct. 22.