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

Nov 28, 2025
French satellite-making startup U-Space has tasked MaiaSpace with launching the Toutatis demonstration due in 2027.
Nov 27, 2025
The EIB is looking to boost funding for the region’s space companies and close a gap in financial backing for the sector compared to the U.S.
Nov 24, 2025
The UAE has launched the second cohort of "Space Mission And Satellite Engineering" Program. 
Nov 24, 2025
Airbus has been selected by Oman’s Space Communications Technologies to build a high-capacity Ka-band satellite based on its OneSat geostationary spacecraft.
Nov 20, 2025
A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators has introduced legislation to boost post-International Space Station research in space.
Nov 28, 2025
French satellite-making startup U-Space has tasked MaiaSpace with launching the Toutatis demonstration due in 2027.
Nov 27, 2025
The EIB is looking to boost funding for the region’s space companies and close a gap in financial backing for the sector compared to the U.S.
Nov 24, 2025
The UAE has launched the second cohort of "Space Mission And Satellite Engineering" Program. 
Nov 24, 2025
Airbus has been selected by Oman’s Space Communications Technologies to build a high-capacity Ka-band satellite based on its OneSat geostationary spacecraft.
Nov 20, 2025
A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators has introduced legislation to boost post-International Space Station research in space.
Nov 20, 2025
Britten-Norman plans to collaborate with World Mobile Stratospheric to demonstrate an airborne 5G connectivity system using a BN2T-4S Islander.
Nov 20, 2025
Axiom Space and KBR have reached a milestone in the commercial development of Axiom’s Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit.
Nov 19, 2025
Representatives of four commercial companies developing successors to the International Space Station have offered insights.