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 09, 2022
Blue Origin To Fly Repeat Passenger On Next Flight
Blue Origin’s next flight of the New Shepard suborbital spacecraft will include its first repeat customer.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 09, 2022
FAA OKs Momentus Space Tug; May 25 Launch Set
Momentus’ space tug demonstrator has arrived at Cape Canaveral for its inaugural launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-5 mission after its application for payload review won FAA approval.
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May 09, 2022
AST SpaceMobile To Sell More Stock To Raise $75M
Space-based cellphone connectivity provider AST SpaceMobile, which went public last year after a deal with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), will raise $75 million by selling more stock.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 08, 2022
Canada’s Maritime Launch, Reaction Dynamics Team For 2023 Debut
Maritime Launch Services, which aims to establish Canada’s first indigenous space launch from Nova Scotia, and rocket manufacturing startup Reaction Dynamics of Quebec are partnering for a 2023 debut.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 06, 2022
Supplier, Labor Shortages Force Virgin Galactic Ops Pushback
Virgin Galactic is slipping its forecasted start of revenue-generating commercial operations to the first quarter of 2023 instead of this year, executives announced May 5 while revealing the space tourism provider’s latest quarterly loss.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 09, 2022
Blue Origin To Fly Repeat Passenger On Next Flight
Blue Origin’s next flight of the New Shepard suborbital spacecraft will include its first repeat customer.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 09, 2022
FAA OKs Momentus Space Tug; May 25 Launch Set
Momentus’ space tug demonstrator has arrived at Cape Canaveral for its inaugural launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-5 mission after its application for payload review won FAA approval.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 09, 2022
AST SpaceMobile To Sell More Stock To Raise $75M
Space-based cellphone connectivity provider AST SpaceMobile, which went public last year after a deal with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), will raise $75 million by selling more stock.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 08, 2022
Canada’s Maritime Launch, Reaction Dynamics Team For 2023 Debut
Maritime Launch Services, which aims to establish Canada’s first indigenous space launch from Nova Scotia, and rocket manufacturing startup Reaction Dynamics of Quebec are partnering for a 2023 debut.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 06, 2022
Supplier, Labor Shortages Force Virgin Galactic Ops Pushback
Virgin Galactic is slipping its forecasted start of revenue-generating commercial operations to the first quarter of 2023 instead of this year, executives announced May 5 while revealing the space tourism provider’s latest quarterly loss.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 06, 2022
Spire’s Weather Sats To Provide Data To Optimize Ship Routing
Spire of San Francisco signed a contract to provide weather data collected by its satellites to Gale Force, a maritime routing software company.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 06, 2022
Avio Confident On Ukrainian Engine Supply For Vega C; Tests M10
The CEO of Avio does not see any problem in the medium term regarding supply of the RD-843 engines that power its upgraded Vega C light launcher, despite their Ukrainian origin.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
May 05, 2022
Norway Investing In Maritime Surveillance Constellation
Norway is investing in a mini-constellation of maritime reconnaissance satellites to support surveillance in the High North.
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