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 23, 2025
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.
Oct 22, 2025
The U.S. Space Force has tapped Vantor to help it track high-interest objects on orbit using non-Earth imaging, the company announced Oct. 22.
Oct 22, 2025
Eutelsat is in talks with French armaments agency DGA over hosted payloads as the two sides look to finalize contract terms around a 10-year services agreement.
Oct 21, 2025
More computing power onboard and inter-spacecraft links will enable a performance leap in the next generation of satellites, says Thales Alenia Space's CTO.
Oct 20, 2025
As NASA marches toward Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than a half century, the agency is on the verge of another historic milestone.
Oct 23, 2025
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have joined forces to gain critical mass in the satellite business amid slumping demand for the largest telecommunications spacecraft and hot competition in other segments.
Oct 22, 2025
The U.S. Space Force has tapped Vantor to help it track high-interest objects on orbit using non-Earth imaging, the company announced Oct. 22.
Oct 22, 2025
Eutelsat is in talks with French armaments agency DGA over hosted payloads as the two sides look to finalize contract terms around a 10-year services agreement.
Oct 21, 2025
More computing power onboard and inter-spacecraft links will enable a performance leap in the next generation of satellites, says Thales Alenia Space's CTO.
Oct 20, 2025
As NASA marches toward Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than a half century, the agency is on the verge of another historic milestone.
Oct 20, 2025
South Korean launch service newcomer Innospace says it has received approval from the government to support the inaugural flight of its Hanbit-Nano rocket.
Oct 17, 2025
Earth-observation company Planet is projecting 20% sales growth in the medium term as governments bolster access to imagery and related data from space.
Oct 16, 2025
Japan’s IHI has placed an order for four SAR satellites from Iceye as part of a first step to build a constellation of Earth-imaging spacecraft.