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

Jan 25, 2023
It was Rocket Lab’s first from the Wallops Island facility, opening a new venue for the Electron rocket and marking a new beginning for the Virginia spaceport.
Jan 23, 2023
Airbus is confident it can commercialize the Zephyr platform as a communications and Earth observation platform after a 64-day flight last year.
Jan 19, 2023
The financing will be used to help pay for the company’s first space debris removal mission.
Jan 18, 2023
Just two launches are scheduled for 2023 at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Jan 18, 2023
The first planned orbital satellite launch from the facility is planned for early 2024.
Jan 25, 2023
It was Rocket Lab’s first from the Wallops Island facility, opening a new venue for the Electron rocket and marking a new beginning for the Virginia spaceport.
Jan 23, 2023
Airbus is confident it can commercialize the Zephyr platform as a communications and Earth observation platform after a 64-day flight last year.
Jan 19, 2023
The financing will be used to help pay for the company’s first space debris removal mission.
Jan 18, 2023
Just two launches are scheduled for 2023 at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Jan 18, 2023
The first planned orbital satellite launch from the facility is planned for early 2024.
Jan 18, 2023
SpaceX officials traveled to Wichita Jan. 17 to meet with current suppliers and develop new supplier connections.
Jan 17, 2023
Last November, Europe’s three leading countries in space launchers issued a joint statement that set the stage for further cooperation.
Jan 13, 2023
Stratospheric balloon operator World View will aim to become a publicly listed company via a reverse-merger deal with Leo Holdings Corp. II.