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 17, 2024
The European satellite operator on Dec. 17 said Airbus is due to start delivering the satellites in late 2026.
Dec 17, 2024
The Australia Space Agency (ASA) has selected by the ELO2 Consortium to build the country’s first lunar rover, dubbed the "Roo-ver" by the public.
Dec 17, 2024
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander is due to launch mid-January onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and attempt a soft landing on the Moon about 60 days later.
Dec 13, 2024
Unseenlabs, boosted by the success of its in-orbit constellation of non-cooperative ship-detection satellites, is preparing its next generation.
Dec 12, 2024
Astroscale’s Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan approached to within 15 m of an orbiting derelict Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA upper-stage body.
Dec 17, 2024
The European satellite operator on Dec. 17 said Airbus is due to start delivering the satellites in late 2026.
Dec 17, 2024
The Australia Space Agency (ASA) has selected by the ELO2 Consortium to build the country’s first lunar rover, dubbed the "Roo-ver" by the public.
Dec 17, 2024
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander is due to launch mid-January onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and attempt a soft landing on the Moon about 60 days later.
Dec 13, 2024
Unseenlabs, boosted by the success of its in-orbit constellation of non-cooperative ship-detection satellites, is preparing its next generation.
Dec 12, 2024
Astroscale’s Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan approached to within 15 m of an orbiting derelict Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA upper-stage body.
Dec 10, 2024
Sierra Space says it can predict—with higher accuracy than conventional methods—the locations of space debris, using “physics-informed neural networks.”
Dec 09, 2024
Pixxel, an Indian startup developing hyperspectral satellites, has raised $24 million as part of a Series B extension round.
Dec 04, 2024
UK satellite launch startup Orbex will shift operations to the Shetland Islands’ SaxaVord Spaceport and mothball construction of mainland Scotland facilities.