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

Aug 25, 2026
German space startup Constellr has signed an agreement with Danish satellite maker Space Inventor for a pair of thermal satellites.
Aug 24, 2026
NASA is looking to scale down and standardize a flight-proven inflatable heat shield for small satellite operators.
Aug 21, 2026
StarCloud and Muon Space, both space startups looking to provide satellites for orbital data centers, separately announced venture capital rounds each worth $250 million.
Aug 21, 2026
CAS Space completed propulsion-system tests for its Kinastra-1 upper stage, clearing it for the inaugural test flight early next year.
Aug 20, 2026
As operating satellites in space becomes more lucrative and more prone to impacts some companies are looking for new ways to harden spacecraft against collisions.
Aug 25, 2026
German space startup Constellr has signed an agreement with Danish satellite maker Space Inventor for a pair of thermal satellites.
Aug 24, 2026
NASA is looking to scale down and standardize a flight-proven inflatable heat shield for small satellite operators.
Aug 21, 2026
StarCloud and Muon Space, both space startups looking to provide satellites for orbital data centers, separately announced venture capital rounds each worth $250 million.
Aug 21, 2026
CAS Space completed propulsion-system tests for its Kinastra-1 upper stage, clearing it for the inaugural test flight early next year.
Aug 20, 2026
As operating satellites in space becomes more lucrative and more prone to impacts some companies are looking for new ways to harden spacecraft against collisions.
Aug 20, 2026
Starfighters Space is in litigation with its ex-CEO and his wife for allegedly removing or spending millions of dollars of the Florida company’s funds without board authorization.
Aug 20, 2026
Portal Space Systems has booked an entire SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in 2028 for its first Supernova, a thermal-propulsion-powered spacecraft.
Aug 20, 2026
Indian launch startup Skyroot says it is ramping up production to support an annual launch cadence of 12 missions by the end of 2027, following its July orbital launch during its first flight test.