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 09, 2023
The European Space Agency has launched a competition for “visionary business ideas” for how to use its proposed “Moonlight” project.
Oct 06, 2023
The 196-ft. Atlas V lifted off at 2:06 p.m. EDT on a dedicated ride for a pair of small satellites known as Kuipersat-1 and -2.
Oct 06, 2023
Japan’s space startups—and their U.S. subsidiaries—are playing a prominent role in several U.S. Space Force and NASA missions.
Oct 05, 2023
Following a short-lived debut flight on April 20, an upgraded Starship-Super Heavy vehicle is being prepared for launch.
Oct 05, 2023
Achieving essential soft landings on the Moon with precision is proving to be a challenge.
Oct 09, 2023
The European Space Agency has launched a competition for “visionary business ideas” for how to use its proposed “Moonlight” project.
Oct 06, 2023
The 196-ft. Atlas V lifted off at 2:06 p.m. EDT on a dedicated ride for a pair of small satellites known as Kuipersat-1 and -2.
Oct 06, 2023
Japan’s space startups—and their U.S. subsidiaries—are playing a prominent role in several U.S. Space Force and NASA missions.
Oct 05, 2023
Following a short-lived debut flight on April 20, an upgraded Starship-Super Heavy vehicle is being prepared for launch.
Oct 05, 2023
Achieving essential soft landings on the Moon with precision is proving to be a challenge.
Oct 04, 2023
Northrop was one of four teams to win NASA funding for early development of commercial LEO platforms.
Oct 03, 2023
The FCC for the first time has imposed a fine on a satellite operator for failing to properly deorbit a satellite.
Oct 02, 2023
Astroscale Japan has received an $80 million grant from the Japanese government to “image and diagnose” a large, defunct satellite.