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

May 01, 2025
The FAA has cleared SpaceX to increase the number of Falcon 9 flights from Vandenberg SFB, California, from 36 to up to 50 operations per year.
May 01, 2025
True Anomaly, a manufacturer of defense spacecraft, has raised a $260 million Series C round.
Apr 30, 2025
Satellite operator SES Global is expecting a 30% boost in capacity of its O3b mPower medium Earth orbit network as two more spacecraft come online in May.
Apr 29, 2025
Axiom Space’s fourth four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station is set for May 29.
Apr 29, 2025
A ULA Atlas V rocket has lifted off from Cape Canaveral to deliver the first 27 satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband communications network into LEO.
May 01, 2025
The FAA has cleared SpaceX to increase the number of Falcon 9 flights from Vandenberg SFB, California, from 36 to up to 50 operations per year.
May 01, 2025
True Anomaly, a manufacturer of defense spacecraft, has raised a $260 million Series C round.
Apr 30, 2025
Satellite operator SES Global is expecting a 30% boost in capacity of its O3b mPower medium Earth orbit network as two more spacecraft come online in May.
Apr 29, 2025
Axiom Space’s fourth four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station is set for May 29.
Apr 29, 2025
A ULA Atlas V rocket has lifted off from Cape Canaveral to deliver the first 27 satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband communications network into LEO.
Apr 28, 2025
Teipaul Bhatia is taking over as Axiom Space’s chief executive officer.
Apr 28, 2025
Spire Global says it has paid off all its debt after completing the delayed sale of its maritime business as it tries to recover from financial tumult.
Apr 23, 2025
Two years ago, the U.S. Space Force rebranded its Commercial Services Office to become the Commercial Space Office.