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

Dec 17, 2019
SpaceX Falcon 9 Sends Condo Satellite Into Orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off Dec. 16 to deliver a 15,000-lb., Boeing-built communications satellite into orbit.
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Dec 16, 2019
Orbital Transportation Startup D-Orbit Unveils New Investors List
D-Orbit, an Italian startup aiming to provide orbital transportation and satellite decommissioning, claimed a new round of funding Dec. 16.
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Dec 16, 2019
ESA Details Active Debris Removal Mission
The ESA has released details on the active debris removal mission it has commissioned for 2025 after having selected ClearSpace, a Swiss startup company.
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Dec 16, 2019
Launch Startup Isar Lands $17M from Airbus, Others
Airbus Ventures, the corporate venture capital investment wing of the European aerospace and defense giant, said it co-led a $17 million Series A round of investment in Munich-based Isar Aerospace.
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Dec 13, 2019
Virginia Spaceport In Talks To Attract More New Space Launch Providers
More new space launch providers could make the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia, their home.
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Dec 17, 2019
SpaceX Falcon 9 Sends Condo Satellite Into Orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off Dec. 16 to deliver a 15,000-lb., Boeing-built communications satellite into orbit.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 16, 2019
Orbital Transportation Startup D-Orbit Unveils New Investors List
D-Orbit, an Italian startup aiming to provide orbital transportation and satellite decommissioning, claimed a new round of funding Dec. 16.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 16, 2019
ESA Details Active Debris Removal Mission
The ESA has released details on the active debris removal mission it has commissioned for 2025 after having selected ClearSpace, a Swiss startup company.
Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
Dec 16, 2019
Launch Startup Isar Lands $17M from Airbus, Others
Airbus Ventures, the corporate venture capital investment wing of the European aerospace and defense giant, said it co-led a $17 million Series A round of investment in Munich-based Isar Aerospace.
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Dec 13, 2019
Virginia Spaceport In Talks To Attract More New Space Launch Providers
More new space launch providers could make the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia, their home.
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Dec 13, 2019
Rocket Lab Eyes Reused Rocket System For New Launch Complex
Small-sat launcher Rocket Lab will look to bring its expected first-stage booster recycling system to its new Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Island, Virginia.
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Dec 12, 2019
Northrop Grumman Signs First Omega Customer
Northrop Grumman, one of four companies vying for a pair of national security space launch service contracts, has signed an agreement with Delaware…
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Dec 12, 2019
U.S. Orbital Debris Mitigation Strategy Emerging
A NASA-led group is addressing the threat posed by space junk to a growing, more diverse space economy.
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