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 28, 2024
“This is a monumental milestone and a glimpse of what’s just around the corner for New Glenn’s first launch,” said Jarrett Jones, senior VP, New Glenn.
Dec 27, 2024
The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, has not released a launch date for its first New Glenn mission.
Dec 23, 2024
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Dec 19, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed €350 million ($363 million) in contracts with Avio to further evolve the Vega launcher family.
Dec 19, 2024
Stephane Israel is stepping down as Arianespace CEO and member of ArianeGroup's executive committee on Dec. 31, to be succeeded by David Cavailloles.
Dec 28, 2024
“This is a monumental milestone and a glimpse of what’s just around the corner for New Glenn’s first launch,” said Jarrett Jones, senior VP, New Glenn.
Dec 27, 2024
The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, has not released a launch date for its first New Glenn mission.
Dec 23, 2024
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Dec 19, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed €350 million ($363 million) in contracts with Avio to further evolve the Vega launcher family.
Dec 19, 2024
Stephane Israel is stepping down as Arianespace CEO and member of ArianeGroup's executive committee on Dec. 31, to be succeeded by David Cavailloles.
Dec 18, 2024
Ispace says it is targeting another attempt to touch down a lunar lander on the Moon’s surface around four to five months after launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Dec 18, 2024
The FAA cleared SpaceX to conduct a series of Starship-Super Heavy flight tests from Boca Chica Beach, Texas.
Dec 17, 2024
The cellular service provider has opened registration to potential beta testers on a first-come, first-served basis.