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

Dec 12, 2022
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 lunar lander into space on Dec. 11 from Cape Canaveral.
Dec 09, 2022
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for ways to quickly deliver spacecraft beyond geosynchronous orbit.
Dec 08, 2022
Virgin Orbit had been eyeing a launch window starting Dec. 14 for its first UK flight of LauncherOne. 
Dec 07, 2022
Astroscale Japan and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have launched a joint feasibility study of satellite refueling services.
Dec 06, 2022
SpaceX and Rocket Lab have unveiled departments and services for national security clients.
Dec 12, 2022
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 lunar lander into space on Dec. 11 from Cape Canaveral.
Dec 09, 2022
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for ways to quickly deliver spacecraft beyond geosynchronous orbit.
Dec 08, 2022
Virgin Orbit had been eyeing a launch window starting Dec. 14 for its first UK flight of LauncherOne. 
Dec 07, 2022
Astroscale Japan and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have launched a joint feasibility study of satellite refueling services.
Dec 06, 2022
SpaceX and Rocket Lab have unveiled departments and services for national security clients.
Dec 06, 2022
Slingshot Aerospace has raised $41.85 million to build out its Earth-based network of orbit-watching telescopes.
Dec 06, 2022
The U.S. Commerce Department has awarded seven contracts to companies providing space situational awareness services.
Dec 05, 2022
Sierra Space will provide its new-generation, low-cost solar power arrays for a constellation of low Earth orbit satellite buses.