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 02, 2022
NASA is updating requirements for future private astronaut missions to the International Space Station based on some lessons learned from the pioneering 17-day Axiom Space-1 mission to the orbital science lab flown in April.
Aug 01, 2022
The first of two Blue Origin BE-4 engines earmarked for the debut flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket arrived at the manufacturer’s West Texas facility on July 31 for acceptance testing. 
Jul 27, 2022
The mission marked the entry of a new rocket manufacturer, CAS Space, into China's space sector.
Jul 27, 2022
Deep Space Transport, a new Boeing-Northrop Grumman joint venture, is set to receive the contract.
Jul 26, 2022
The merger is set to “accelerate the commercialization of OneWeb’s fleet.”
Aug 02, 2022
NASA is updating requirements for future private astronaut missions to the International Space Station based on some lessons learned from the pioneering 17-day Axiom Space-1 mission to the orbital science lab flown in April.
Aug 01, 2022
The first of two Blue Origin BE-4 engines earmarked for the debut flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket arrived at the manufacturer’s West Texas facility on July 31 for acceptance testing. 
Jul 27, 2022
The mission marked the entry of a new rocket manufacturer, CAS Space, into China's space sector.
Jul 27, 2022
Deep Space Transport, a new Boeing-Northrop Grumman joint venture, is set to receive the contract.
Jul 26, 2022
The merger is set to “accelerate the commercialization of OneWeb’s fleet.”
Jul 25, 2022
A deal would create a multi-orbit satellite heavyweight.
Jul 22, 2022
Relativity Space is “weeks away” from launching its first rocket, the Terran 1.
Jul 21, 2022
UK-based horizontal space launch company Astraius has selected Northrop Grumman and Exquadrum to be suppliers for a three-stage rocket system.