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 15, 2024
NASA is designating SpaceX for the two Crew Dragon missions associated with the semiannual exchange of astronauts and Russian cosmonauts to the ISS.
Oct 15, 2024
The company, based in Munich, has two satellites in orbit and plans to launch eight cubesats in 2025, it says on its website.
Oct 14, 2024
Impulse Space will provide its Mira spacecraft to Anduril, which will integrate its own payloads as well as third-party payloads, the companies said Oct. 11.
Oct 14, 2024
Vast Space on Oct. 14 unveiled plans for a follow-on Haven-2 station that will compete for CLD funding in an expected NASA 2026 award.
Oct 14, 2024
The funds will be used to conduct connectivity tests, as well as engineering studies of the company’s first two satellites.
Oct 15, 2024
NASA is designating SpaceX for the two Crew Dragon missions associated with the semiannual exchange of astronauts and Russian cosmonauts to the ISS.
Oct 15, 2024
The company, based in Munich, has two satellites in orbit and plans to launch eight cubesats in 2025, it says on its website.
Oct 14, 2024
Impulse Space will provide its Mira spacecraft to Anduril, which will integrate its own payloads as well as third-party payloads, the companies said Oct. 11.
Oct 14, 2024
Vast Space on Oct. 14 unveiled plans for a follow-on Haven-2 station that will compete for CLD funding in an expected NASA 2026 award.
Oct 14, 2024
The funds will be used to conduct connectivity tests, as well as engineering studies of the company’s first two satellites.
Oct 13, 2024
A SpaceX Super Heavy booster flew itself back to its Boca Chica Beach, Texas, launchpad where it was caught by a pair of mechanical arms on the gantry.
Oct 09, 2024
Join as Aviation Week's Jeremy Kariuki, Bill Carey and Thierry Dubois discuss the latest developments on inflight connectivity.
Oct 07, 2024
The vehicle took off from Glentanner Aerodrome on the South Island of New Zealand.