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 06, 2021
Rocket Lab Moon Mission Moves To New Zealand
A NASA-backed Moon mission targeted to launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, will instead fly from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand spaceport due to ongoing efforts by NASA to certify the Electron booster’s automated flight termination system for use at Wallops.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 06, 2021
LeoLabs, New Zealand Develop Platform For Space Stewardship
Building on their cooperation to install a first-of-kind space surveillance radar, LeoLabs and the New Zealand Space Agency have announced a multiyear agreement to develop a space regulatory and sustainability platform.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 06, 2021
Boeing Spinning Off HorizonX Venture Effort, Partners with AEI
Boeing says it will continue to be a “long-term strategic” investor in AEI HorizonX and remain the anchor investor for the current fund and AEI HorizonX’s first standalone fund planned for 2022.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 04, 2021
Boeing Starliner Launch Date Under Assessment
Launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a long-awaited reflight demonstration to the International Space Station remained on hold while engineers assessed options to address an issue with valves in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 04, 2021
SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy Moves To Texas Launchpad
The first orbital-class SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy rocket, outfitted with 29 methane-burning Raptor engines, was moved to its launch mount in Boca Chica, Texas, on Aug. 3.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 06, 2021
Rocket Lab Moon Mission Moves To New Zealand
A NASA-backed Moon mission targeted to launch from Wallops Island, Virginia, will instead fly from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand spaceport due to ongoing efforts by NASA to certify the Electron booster’s automated flight termination system for use at Wallops.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 06, 2021
LeoLabs, New Zealand Develop Platform For Space Stewardship
Building on their cooperation to install a first-of-kind space surveillance radar, LeoLabs and the New Zealand Space Agency have announced a multiyear agreement to develop a space regulatory and sustainability platform.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 06, 2021
Boeing Spinning Off HorizonX Venture Effort, Partners with AEI
Boeing says it will continue to be a “long-term strategic” investor in AEI HorizonX and remain the anchor investor for the current fund and AEI HorizonX’s first standalone fund planned for 2022.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 04, 2021
Boeing Starliner Launch Date Under Assessment
Launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a long-awaited reflight demonstration to the International Space Station remained on hold while engineers assessed options to address an issue with valves in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 04, 2021
SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy Moves To Texas Launchpad
The first orbital-class SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy rocket, outfitted with 29 methane-burning Raptor engines, was moved to its launch mount in Boca Chica, Texas, on Aug. 3.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 03, 2021
Starliner Technical Issue Delays OFT-2 Launch
The string of delays for the reflight of an uncrewed Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station continued on Aug. 3, with the next opportunity for launch available on Aug. 4.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 02, 2021
China’s Deep Blue Completes First VTLV Rocket ‘Hop'
China private rocket company Deep Blue Aerospace has successfully conducted the country’s first vertical takeoff/vertical landing trial of the Nebula-M reusable rocket after a series of ignition tests in late July.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Aug 02, 2021
Arianespace One Step Closer To JWST Launch
Arianespace returned its workhorse Ariane 5 into service on July 30, clearing the way for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) towards the end of the year.
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