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

Oct 01, 2024
The Starliner astronauts have completed configuration of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft now docked to the International Space Station.
Oct 01, 2024
The 5650B is an upgraded version of Comtech’s current wideband global satcom-certified modem.
Sep 30, 2024
The company also surpassed 4 million customers for the satellite-based internet service.
Sep 30, 2024
NASA’s Crew-9 Dragon Freedom capsule autonomously docked with the station, delivering a NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonaut for a five-month tour of duty.
Sep 26, 2024
Maiaspace on Sept. 25 said the decision allows it to focus on starting commercial operations from the site in 2026.
Oct 01, 2024
The Starliner astronauts have completed configuration of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft now docked to the International Space Station.
Oct 01, 2024
The 5650B is an upgraded version of Comtech’s current wideband global satcom-certified modem.
Sep 30, 2024
The company also surpassed 4 million customers for the satellite-based internet service.
Sep 30, 2024
NASA’s Crew-9 Dragon Freedom capsule autonomously docked with the station, delivering a NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonaut for a five-month tour of duty.
Sep 26, 2024
Maiaspace on Sept. 25 said the decision allows it to focus on starting commercial operations from the site in 2026.
Sep 25, 2024
Radian Aerospace of Seattle has unveiled the first prototype of its single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane.
Sep 24, 2024
The agreement was announced Sept. 24 at the Burjeel Institute for Global Health in New York.
Sep 24, 2024
The static test fire at Cape Canaveral SFS marked Blue Origin’s first fueling of a New Glenn rocket stage with flight propellants, and the first engine burn of an integrated flight stage.