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

Oct 14, 2022
Pentagon, SpaceX Negotiating Over Ukraine’s Starlink
The Pentagon is in discussions with SpaceX about the future of Starlink satellite internet connectivity in Ukraine after the company threatened to end the service if the Defense Department does not pick up the bill, while the military is also reaching out to alternative satellite communications providers.
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Oct 13, 2022
Sierra Space Opens VC Office As Strategic Partnerships Ramp Up
With business partnerships sweeping across the new space and commercial space marketplace–for survival, growth or both–relative newcomer Sierra Space has opened its own corporate venture capital (VC) office to facilitate strategic tie-ups with other space upstarts.
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Oct 13, 2022
Japan Building New Expanded Spaceport In Hokkaido
Japan’s Space Cotan Ltd. and the Hokkaido town of Taiki have begun the expansion of Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO), part of its vision to create a space Silicon Valley in Japan.
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Oct 13, 2022
Airbus, Boeing VC Groups Team To Invest In Space Solar Panel Startup
Venture capital groups for Airbus and Boeing have teamed with others to provide a $10 million seed funding round for Arizona-based Solestial, a startup working on solar panel technology for satellites and spacecraft.
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Oct 12, 2022
Eutelsat, OneWeb Tout Revenue Growth, Cost Savings Together
Eutelsat Communications said Oct. 12 that its proposed acquisition of OneWeb would grow its annual expected revenue to almost $2 billion by fiscal 2027, from less than $1.2 billion in fiscal 2021.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 14, 2022
Pentagon, SpaceX Negotiating Over Ukraine’s Starlink
The Pentagon is in discussions with SpaceX about the future of Starlink satellite internet connectivity in Ukraine after the company threatened to end the service if the Defense Department does not pick up the bill, while the military is also reaching out to alternative satellite communications providers.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 13, 2022
Sierra Space Opens VC Office As Strategic Partnerships Ramp Up
With business partnerships sweeping across the new space and commercial space marketplace–for survival, growth or both–relative newcomer Sierra Space has opened its own corporate venture capital (VC) office to facilitate strategic tie-ups with other space upstarts.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 13, 2022
Japan Building New Expanded Spaceport In Hokkaido
Japan’s Space Cotan Ltd. and the Hokkaido town of Taiki have begun the expansion of Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO), part of its vision to create a space Silicon Valley in Japan.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 13, 2022
Airbus, Boeing VC Groups Team To Invest In Space Solar Panel Startup
Venture capital groups for Airbus and Boeing have teamed with others to provide a $10 million seed funding round for Arizona-based Solestial, a startup working on solar panel technology for satellites and spacecraft.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 12, 2022
Eutelsat, OneWeb Tout Revenue Growth, Cost Savings Together
Eutelsat Communications said Oct. 12 that its proposed acquisition of OneWeb would grow its annual expected revenue to almost $2 billion by fiscal 2027, from less than $1.2 billion in fiscal 2021.
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Oct 12, 2022
Ispace To Launch Private Lunar Lander In November
Ispace of Japan plans to launch the world’s first private lunar lander mission, dubbed Mission 1, during a target window of Nov. 9-15.
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Oct 12, 2022
Twenty-One Years After ISS Flight, Tito Joins SpaceX For Lunar Voyage
Pioneering space tourist Dennis Tito, who 21 years ago became the first privately paying passenger to visit the International Space Station, has booked two seats aboard a planned SpaceX Starship mission around the Moon. 
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Oct 12, 2022
Rocket Lab Electron Arrives For U.S. Debut Launch
A Rocket Lab Electron booster has arrived at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia in preparation for the company’s first launch from the U.S.
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