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

Sep 05, 2023
Spire Global has won a $4.6 million, 12-month NASA contract to develop a microwave sounder device for the NOAA Near-Earth Orbit Network satellite constellation.
Sep 04, 2023
First launch of Europe's new workhorse Ariane 6 is finally coming into view.
Sep 01, 2023
Intuitive Machines plans to raise $20 million from a sale of its stock and warrants to an undisclosed institutional investor.
Aug 29, 2023
Advanced Space has won a new Space Debris Identification and Tracking (Sintra) contract.
Aug 25, 2023
The U.S. Justice Department claims SpaceX routinely denied jobs to non-U.S. citizens legally entitled to work in the country.
Sep 05, 2023
Spire Global has won a $4.6 million, 12-month NASA contract to develop a microwave sounder device for the NOAA Near-Earth Orbit Network satellite constellation.
Sep 04, 2023
First launch of Europe's new workhorse Ariane 6 is finally coming into view.
Sep 01, 2023
Intuitive Machines plans to raise $20 million from a sale of its stock and warrants to an undisclosed institutional investor.
Aug 29, 2023
Advanced Space has won a new Space Debris Identification and Tracking (Sintra) contract.
Aug 25, 2023
The U.S. Justice Department claims SpaceX routinely denied jobs to non-U.S. citizens legally entitled to work in the country.
Aug 21, 2023
Saudi Arabian investor Aljazira Capital is supporting Axiom Space as the company works to develop a future commercial space station.
Aug 18, 2023
The study contracts were awarded via the SDA’s System, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities broad agency announcement.
Aug 17, 2023
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) on Aug. 17 released a request for information.