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

Sep 23, 2026
Rideshare integrator and space services provider Exolaunch has signed a contract with SpaceX for a Starfall microgravity research mission slated to launch on a Starship mission in 2029.
Sep 23, 2026
SpaceX has assembled the next Starship-Super Heavy vehicle at its Starbase, Texas, launchpad in advance of a possible flight on Sept. 28.
Sep 23, 2026
The European Space Agency is allocating funding to extend support for SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, specifically for Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA One launcher.
Sep 23, 2026
ClearSpace says it has secured European Space Agency backing to further develop its Phoenix geostationary orbit rendezvous and proximity operations technology.
Sep 21, 2026
Viasat completes its ViaSat-3 constellation, tripling satellite bandwidth and expanding inflight connectivity across the Americas.
Sep 23, 2026
Rideshare integrator and space services provider Exolaunch has signed a contract with SpaceX for a Starfall microgravity research mission slated to launch on a Starship mission in 2029.
Sep 23, 2026
SpaceX has assembled the next Starship-Super Heavy vehicle at its Starbase, Texas, launchpad in advance of a possible flight on Sept. 28.
Sep 23, 2026
The European Space Agency is allocating funding to extend support for SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, specifically for Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA One launcher.
Sep 23, 2026
ClearSpace says it has secured European Space Agency backing to further develop its Phoenix geostationary orbit rendezvous and proximity operations technology.
Sep 21, 2026
Viasat completes its ViaSat-3 constellation, tripling satellite bandwidth and expanding inflight connectivity across the Americas.
Sep 21, 2026
Kongsberg could finalize a site selection in Germany before year-end as the Norwegian space and defense company looks to scale up spacecraft manufacturing.
Sep 21, 2026
Australian spacecraft imaging specialist HEO is looking to expand its systems to geostationary orbit (GEO), supported by a new funding round.
Sep 21, 2026
Isar Aerospace co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Josef Fleischmann is exiting the launch startup to set up a business looking to pursue in-space technologies.