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

Aug 26, 2024
While the other eight engines ignited as planned, the fire in the ninth engine was “really difficult to contain.”
Aug 26, 2024
Orbitworks will be the first company in the UAE to manufacture commercial low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Aug 23, 2024
The company plans to launch the first of its forestry monitoring spacecraft in 2025 after supplier issues delayed the mission from this year.
Aug 22, 2024
The newcomers join 11 companies selected in 2022 for the VADR program.
Aug 22, 2024
NASA has replaced its longtime Commercial Space Division chief Phil McAlister, who oversaw the agency’s Commercial Crew and other programs.
Aug 26, 2024
While the other eight engines ignited as planned, the fire in the ninth engine was “really difficult to contain.”
Aug 26, 2024
Orbitworks will be the first company in the UAE to manufacture commercial low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Aug 23, 2024
The company plans to launch the first of its forestry monitoring spacecraft in 2025 after supplier issues delayed the mission from this year.
Aug 22, 2024
The newcomers join 11 companies selected in 2022 for the VADR program.
Aug 22, 2024
NASA has replaced its longtime Commercial Space Division chief Phil McAlister, who oversaw the agency’s Commercial Crew and other programs.
Aug 21, 2024
Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has raised a $40 million Series A funding round.
Aug 20, 2024
The SpaceX charter flight includes depressurizing their Dragon spacecraft to test the company’s first extravehicular activity spacesuits.
Aug 20, 2024
The company signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency to bolster the Allied Persistent Surveillance from Space initiative.