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 07, 2024
A new launch date was not immediately announced.
Oct 07, 2024
The announcement follows a budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to India’s parliament in July.
Oct 07, 2024
The 11-year-old company also detailed plans for a new evolution of its Miura family of rockets.
Oct 07, 2024
The strategy was first discussed publicly around the time of the NATO summit in Washington in July.
Oct 04, 2024
The Vulcan Centaur rocket's only post-launch issue was a "variant observation" in one of the first stage's two solid rocket boosters, ULA says.
Oct 07, 2024
A new launch date was not immediately announced.
Oct 07, 2024
The announcement follows a budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to India’s parliament in July.
Oct 07, 2024
The 11-year-old company also detailed plans for a new evolution of its Miura family of rockets.
Oct 07, 2024
The strategy was first discussed publicly around the time of the NATO summit in Washington in July.
Oct 04, 2024
The Vulcan Centaur rocket's only post-launch issue was a "variant observation" in one of the first stage's two solid rocket boosters, ULA says.
Oct 03, 2024
Based in Copenhagen, the fund is called Final Frontier.
Oct 01, 2024
The Starliner astronauts have completed configuration of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft now docked to the International Space Station.
Oct 01, 2024
The 5650B is an upgraded version of Comtech’s current wideband global satcom-certified modem.