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

Jun 29, 2023
The Virgin Galactic space company conducted its inaugural commercial flight on June 29.
Jun 29, 2023
The Midland, Texas, company said it will use net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Jun 28, 2023
The company has spent the last three years investing in in-space servicing, propulsion and robotic technology to develop a prototype AMU.
Jun 26, 2023
Amid a shortage of rocket motors for munitions, Anduril Industries has acquired Adranos, a manufacturer of solid rocket motors.
Jun 23, 2023
The mission, which is intended to deliver two European government communications satellites into orbit, had been targeted to launch on June 16.
Jun 29, 2023
The Virgin Galactic space company conducted its inaugural commercial flight on June 29.
Jun 29, 2023
The Midland, Texas, company said it will use net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Jun 28, 2023
The company has spent the last three years investing in in-space servicing, propulsion and robotic technology to develop a prototype AMU.
Jun 26, 2023
Amid a shortage of rocket motors for munitions, Anduril Industries has acquired Adranos, a manufacturer of solid rocket motors.
Jun 23, 2023
The mission, which is intended to deliver two European government communications satellites into orbit, had been targeted to launch on June 16.
Jun 23, 2023
The announcement, made in a U.S. regulatory filing late June 22, spurred a 19% selloff of Virgin’s share price by midday regular trading on June 23.
Jun 23, 2023
The crewed Hello-1X could be ready to fly next year to validate technologies for reusable orbital and lunar delivery vehicles.
Jun 22, 2023
Three months after confirming it was exploring a merger with Intelsat, Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES said June 22 that the talks are off.