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

Apr 28, 2025
Teipaul Bhatia is taking over as Axiom Space’s chief executive officer.
Apr 28, 2025
Spire Global says it has paid off all its debt after completing the delayed sale of its maritime business as it tries to recover from financial tumult.
Apr 25, 2025
The 76-year-old alliance wants to bolster its space capabilities with hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding.
Apr 24, 2025
By moving from widgets to digits, the space industry is finding new homes in cities.
Apr 23, 2025
Two years ago, the U.S. Space Force rebranded its Commercial Services Office to become the Commercial Space Office.
Apr 28, 2025
Teipaul Bhatia is taking over as Axiom Space’s chief executive officer.
Apr 28, 2025
Spire Global says it has paid off all its debt after completing the delayed sale of its maritime business as it tries to recover from financial tumult.
Apr 23, 2025
Two years ago, the U.S. Space Force rebranded its Commercial Services Office to become the Commercial Space Office.
Apr 23, 2025
Iridium will expand work with a European partner to help navigate new tariffs that could dent operating earnings by between $3 million and $7 million this year.
Apr 22, 2025
German startup ATMOS Space Cargo is assessing what changes it may make to its cargo return system due to fly next year after the first test of the Phoenix.
Apr 14, 2025
Jeff Bezos' fiancee and five other women lifted off aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard launch system on April 14 for a 10-min. ride to and from suborbital space.
Apr 08, 2025
Astroscale U.S. plans to attempt two U.S. Space Force satellite refueling operations in geostationary orbit after its scheduled launch in the summer of 2026
Apr 08, 2025
Aspiring space station operator Vast says it has signed three international customers to fly payload facilities aboard its planned Haven-1 orbital outpost.