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 04, 2026
Singapore is looking to carve out a niche in the commercial space economy by focusing on high-value services and emerging technologies rather than competing in launch or spacecraft manufacturing.
Aug 04, 2026
Rocketdyne, a storied rocket engine developer that has been bought, merged and spun off multiple times, officially unveiled itself as a new standalone company on Aug. 4.
Aug 04, 2026
Kreios Space has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics to provide the satellite to test its air-breathing electronic propulsion concept to operate in very low Earth orbit.
Aug 03, 2026
As SpaceX for the first time approaches what has become routine for most public aerospace and defense companies—quarterly results—it is approaching them in an unusual manner.
Jul 31, 2026
SpaceX released images taken by Starlink Version 3 (V3) satellites that conducted 20-min. inflight demonstrations as part of the July 24 Starship-Super Heavy flight test.
Aug 04, 2026
Singapore is looking to carve out a niche in the commercial space economy by focusing on high-value services and emerging technologies rather than competing in launch or spacecraft manufacturing.
Aug 04, 2026
Rocketdyne, a storied rocket engine developer that has been bought, merged and spun off multiple times, officially unveiled itself as a new standalone company on Aug. 4.
Aug 04, 2026
Kreios Space has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics to provide the satellite to test its air-breathing electronic propulsion concept to operate in very low Earth orbit.
Aug 03, 2026
As SpaceX for the first time approaches what has become routine for most public aerospace and defense companies—quarterly results—it is approaching them in an unusual manner.
Jul 31, 2026
SpaceX released images taken by Starlink Version 3 (V3) satellites that conducted 20-min. inflight demonstrations as part of the July 24 Starship-Super Heavy flight test.
Jul 30, 2026
K2 Space is looking to develop a more than 100 kW-class spacecraft as part of expansion plans underpinned by a fresh funding round.
Jul 30, 2026
SES has begun taking steps to ensure its satellites meet a U.S. requirement for operators to free up 160 MHz of upper C-band spectrum in time for a 2030-31 deadline.
Jul 29, 2026
SpaceX has begun recovering its first flown Starship V3 after a successful suborbital test and splashdown.