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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

Jun 07, 2024
NASA has deviated from its planned “hands off” strategy” with its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the audit said.
Jun 06, 2024
Isar Aerospace was founded in 2018 as a spinoff of Technical University Munich.
Jun 06, 2024
With 32 of its 33 Raptor engines firing, the Super Heavy booster lifted off from SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach, Texas, spaceport at after a trouble-free countdown.
Jun 05, 2024
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 Alpha rocket launches through 2029.
Jun 05, 2024
Two NASA astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS on June 5 for a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
Jun 07, 2024
NASA has deviated from its planned “hands off” strategy” with its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the audit said.
Jun 06, 2024
Isar Aerospace was founded in 2018 as a spinoff of Technical University Munich.
Jun 06, 2024
With 32 of its 33 Raptor engines firing, the Super Heavy booster lifted off from SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach, Texas, spaceport at after a trouble-free countdown.
Jun 05, 2024
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 Alpha rocket launches through 2029.
Jun 05, 2024
Two NASA astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS on June 5 for a shakedown cruise of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
Jun 05, 2024
The European Space Agency has set forth a specific launch date for the much delayed Ariane 6 launch vehicle of July 9.
Jun 03, 2024
A high-profile, privately financed sortie around the Moon aboard a SpaceX Starship spacecraft has been canceled.
Jun 03, 2024
Nara Space Technology, a South Korean manufacturer of small satellites, announced on May 31 that it had raised $14.5 million in a Series B fundraising.