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

Jul 10, 2023
Sidus Space and Lulav Space plan to launch an event-based star tracker in June 2024.
Jul 06, 2023
Arianespace’s workhorse Ariane 5 rocket closed out 27 years of operations on July 5 with its 117th mission.
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.
Jul 10, 2023
Sidus Space and Lulav Space plan to launch an event-based star tracker in June 2024.
Jul 06, 2023
Arianespace’s workhorse Ariane 5 rocket closed out 27 years of operations on July 5 with its 117th mission.
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.