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 13, 2023
Momentus has won a contract from FOSSA Systems to use its Vigoride space tug to deploy more of the company’s small satellites into low Earth orbit.
Jan 12, 2023
An anomaly with the Virgin Orbit LauncherOne second stage caused its first flight from the UK to fail, according to preliminary findings from investigators.
Jan 11, 2023
ABL did not say how soon after liftoff the rocket failed.
Jan 11, 2023
The effort is intended to enhance already unique, mission-critical training.
Jan 11, 2023
The research agency wants to track all objects in real time in low Earth orbit.
Jan 13, 2023
Momentus has won a contract from FOSSA Systems to use its Vigoride space tug to deploy more of the company’s small satellites into low Earth orbit.
Jan 12, 2023
An anomaly with the Virgin Orbit LauncherOne second stage caused its first flight from the UK to fail, according to preliminary findings from investigators.
Jan 11, 2023
ABL did not say how soon after liftoff the rocket failed.
Jan 11, 2023
The effort is intended to enhance already unique, mission-critical training.
Jan 11, 2023
The research agency wants to track all objects in real time in low Earth orbit.
Jan 11, 2023
German satellite launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has declared plans to conduct its first launch from the UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport.
Jan 11, 2023
Fast Cloud features a silver saucer-shaped balloon, with an uncrewed aircraft system slung underneath it.
Jan 10, 2023
The launch was the 16th devoted to deploying OneWeb’s initial 648-member constellation into low Earth orbit.