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

May 24, 2022
On-Orbit Metal Cutting ‘Outpost’ Demo Prepared To Launch
The Outpost Mars Demo-1 payload, an on-orbit metal cutting robotic arm, is being prepared to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 5 rideshare flight on May 25.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 23, 2022
Satcom Direct Demos Inflight Broadband For Bizjets Over Geneva
Satcom Direct (SD) is nearing commercial introduction of its Plane Simple Antenna System supporting inflight broadband connectivity for business aviation using the Intelsat FlexExec network.
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May 23, 2022
Inmarsat, Honeywell Unveil Enhanced L-Band Service For Bizav
Satellite operator Inmarsat and equipment supplier Honeywell have launched SwiftJet, an enhanced L-band satcoms service for business aviation, at EBACE 2022.
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May 22, 2022
Gogo Business Aviation, OneWeb Announce Satellite Broadband Offering
The new inflight broadband service for bizjets will access OneWeb’s constellation using a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) that Gogo has designed in conjunction with Hughes Network Systems.
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May 19, 2022
Boeing Starliner Heads To ISS
The uncrewed Starliner flight test is part of a joint NASA-Boeing program to develop crew transportation services to the ISS and future destinations in low Earth orbit.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 24, 2022
On-Orbit Metal Cutting ‘Outpost’ Demo Prepared To Launch
The Outpost Mars Demo-1 payload, an on-orbit metal cutting robotic arm, is being prepared to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 5 rideshare flight on May 25.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 23, 2022
Satcom Direct Demos Inflight Broadband For Bizjets Over Geneva
Satcom Direct (SD) is nearing commercial introduction of its Plane Simple Antenna System supporting inflight broadband connectivity for business aviation using the Intelsat FlexExec network.
ShowNews
May 23, 2022
Inmarsat, Honeywell Unveil Enhanced L-Band Service For Bizav
Satellite operator Inmarsat and equipment supplier Honeywell have launched SwiftJet, an enhanced L-band satcoms service for business aviation, at EBACE 2022.
ShowNews
May 22, 2022
Gogo Business Aviation, OneWeb Announce Satellite Broadband Offering
The new inflight broadband service for bizjets will access OneWeb’s constellation using a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) that Gogo has designed in conjunction with Hughes Network Systems.
ShowNews
May 19, 2022
Boeing Starliner Heads To ISS
The uncrewed Starliner flight test is part of a joint NASA-Boeing program to develop crew transportation services to the ISS and future destinations in low Earth orbit.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 19, 2022
Space Perspective Lands $17M More For Edge-Of-Space Balloon Tourism
Commercial flights are targeted to begin in late 2024, according to the company.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 16, 2022
Launcher Announces Customers For Orbiter Space Tug’s First Mission
The space vehicle is schedule to launch into orbit in October via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter 6 rideshare mission, the company said May 16. 
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 13, 2022
Virgin Orbit Could Sell Up To $250M In Shares To Sustain Ops
Virgin Orbit, the newly public satellite launch provider, saw revenue halve and its net loss double in the first quarter of 2022. 
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