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 21, 2023
Ad Astra Rocket Co. has elected two new members to its board of directors.
Jun 21, 2023
The new launch vehicle's assembly on the launch pad is scheduled for November 2023.
Jun 20, 2023
Intelsat has ordered its fourth satellite life extension servicing from Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary.
Jun 20, 2023
After adjusting for distance, SpaceX’s new Generation V2 Mini Starlink satellites are 12 times less luminous than previous generation Starlink spacecraft.
Jun 18, 2023
The first version of the Electron rocket modified for use as a booster for hypersonic and suborbital flight tests launched successfully on June 17.
Jun 21, 2023
Ad Astra Rocket Co. has elected two new members to its board of directors.
Jun 21, 2023
The new launch vehicle's assembly on the launch pad is scheduled for November 2023.
Jun 20, 2023
Intelsat has ordered its fourth satellite life extension servicing from Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary.
Jun 20, 2023
After adjusting for distance, SpaceX’s new Generation V2 Mini Starlink satellites are 12 times less luminous than previous generation Starlink spacecraft.
Jun 18, 2023
The first version of the Electron rocket modified for use as a booster for hypersonic and suborbital flight tests launched successfully on June 17.
Jun 16, 2023
Vast has selected Impulse Space’s Saiph thrusters for its Haven-1 Space Station.
Jun 16, 2023
Satellite images reveal the full scale of the damage caused by the Ukranian Kakhovka dam collapse.
Jun 15, 2023
Tomorrow.io, a startup providing satellite-enabled weather data and services, said it closed an $87 million Series E round of venture capital funding.