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 03, 2022
Facing Rocket Challenges, Rocket Startup Astra Space Replaces CFO
The rocket upstart recently shelved its troubled small launch vehicle to focus on developing a larger launcher.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 03, 2022
Firefly Reaches Orbit On Second Flight Test
Firefly Aerospace has recovered from the unsuccessful 2021 debut launch of its Alpha small-satellite booster with a successful follow-on flight test.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 03, 2022
Full-Duration Test Clears Vulcan Engine For Shipment To ULA
Vulcan’s debut launch, targeted for late this year or early 2023, will send a privately owned lander, carrying payloads for NASA and other customers, to the surface of the Moon.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 30, 2022
DOD Requests Proliferated LEO Satellite Service Proposals
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a request for proposals for “Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services.”
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 28, 2022
NRO Awards Contracts For Commercial RF Studies
The National Reconnaissance Office on Sept. 28 increased its work with commercial space companies, awarding six study contracts for commercial radio frequency remote sensing.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 03, 2022
Facing Rocket Challenges, Rocket Startup Astra Space Replaces CFO
The rocket upstart recently shelved its troubled small launch vehicle to focus on developing a larger launcher.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 03, 2022
Firefly Reaches Orbit On Second Flight Test
Firefly Aerospace has recovered from the unsuccessful 2021 debut launch of its Alpha small-satellite booster with a successful follow-on flight test.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Oct 03, 2022
Full-Duration Test Clears Vulcan Engine For Shipment To ULA
Vulcan’s debut launch, targeted for late this year or early 2023, will send a privately owned lander, carrying payloads for NASA and other customers, to the surface of the Moon.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 30, 2022
DOD Requests Proliferated LEO Satellite Service Proposals
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a request for proposals for “Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services.”
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 28, 2022
NRO Awards Contracts For Commercial RF Studies
The National Reconnaissance Office on Sept. 28 increased its work with commercial space companies, awarding six study contracts for commercial radio frequency remote sensing.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 28, 2022
SpaceX Starts Selling Two ‘High Performance’ User Terminals
Over the past two weeks, SpaceX has started selling two “high performance” user terminals.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 23, 2022
With Nod From U.S., SpaceX To Activate Starlink In Iran
After the U.S. Treasury announced exemptions to new sanctions, Elon Musk said SpaceX is “activating Starlink” internet in Iran.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Sep 22, 2022
Saudis Buy Two Seats From Axiom For ISS Flight
Axiom Space plans to train and fly two Saudi astronauts on a flight to the International Space Station as early as next year.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report