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

Jul 18, 2023
Eurocontrol Delivers Concept For Higher-Airspace Operations
The concept of operations may pave the way for future higher-airspace operations, above 60,000 ft.
Aviation Daily
Jul 17, 2023
Space Industry Officials Push For More Workforce Development
The global space industry is worth more than $400 billion, 80% of which comes from commercial activity, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 14, 2023
Intuitive Machines Completes ‘Crucial’ Lunar Lander Tests
Intuitive Machines has completed a test run of its Nova-C lunar lander at its facilities in Houston.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 12, 2023
Russian Company Tests Picosat Delivery System
Stratonautica has become the first Russian company to test a system for delivery of picosatellites, tiny spacecraft with a wet mass between 0.1-1 kg.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 12, 2023
Astra Space To Sell $65M In Stock, Do 15-for-1 Share Consolidation
Beleaguered rocket startup Astra Space will raise as much as $65 million gross through a new stock sale effort while also carrying out a stock consolidation effort.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 18, 2023
Eurocontrol Delivers Concept For Higher-Airspace Operations
The concept of operations may pave the way for future higher-airspace operations, above 60,000 ft.
Aviation Daily
Jul 17, 2023
Space Industry Officials Push For More Workforce Development
The global space industry is worth more than $400 billion, 80% of which comes from commercial activity, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 14, 2023
Intuitive Machines Completes ‘Crucial’ Lunar Lander Tests
Intuitive Machines has completed a test run of its Nova-C lunar lander at its facilities in Houston.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 12, 2023
Russian Company Tests Picosat Delivery System
Stratonautica has become the first Russian company to test a system for delivery of picosatellites, tiny spacecraft with a wet mass between 0.1-1 kg.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 12, 2023
Astra Space To Sell $65M In Stock, Do 15-for-1 Share Consolidation
Beleaguered rocket startup Astra Space will raise as much as $65 million gross through a new stock sale effort while also carrying out a stock consolidation effort.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 10, 2023
Voyager Looks To India For Crew Flight Services
Voyager and IN-SPACe will also “seek additional collaboration opportunities with various stakeholders within the Indian space ecosystem.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 10, 2023
Sidus Space, Lulav Space To Demo Event-Based Star Tracker On Orbit
Sidus Space and Lulav Space plan to launch an event-based star tracker in June 2024.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Jul 06, 2023
Final Flight Of Ariane 5 Places Two Satellites Into Orbit
Arianespace’s workhorse Ariane 5 rocket closed out 27 years of operations on July 5 with its 117th mission.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report