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

May 14, 2024
The leak was noted during Starliner’s initial launch attempt on May 6.
May 13, 2024
SpinLaunch Chairman Dómhnal Slattery described the transition as a “natural progression.”
May 08, 2024
Suborbital space tourism company Virgin Galactic is eyeing a 2028 entry-into-service for its next new mothership.
May 07, 2024
The first launch of Rocket Lab’s proposed medium-lift Neutron is slipping to no earlier than mid-2025 due to development of its Archimedes engine.
May 03, 2024
It’s been a big year for United Launch Alliance, the Lockheed Martin- and Boeing-owned joint venture that has been remaking itself for the commercial space age.
May 14, 2024
The leak was noted during Starliner’s initial launch attempt on May 6.
May 13, 2024
SpinLaunch Chairman Dómhnal Slattery described the transition as a “natural progression.”
May 08, 2024
Suborbital space tourism company Virgin Galactic is eyeing a 2028 entry-into-service for its next new mothership.
May 07, 2024
The first launch of Rocket Lab’s proposed medium-lift Neutron is slipping to no earlier than mid-2025 due to development of its Archimedes engine.
May 03, 2024
It’s been a big year for United Launch Alliance, the Lockheed Martin- and Boeing-owned joint venture that has been remaking itself for the commercial space age.
May 02, 2024
Startup Danti has raised $5 million to further develop its natural language processing satellite image search engine.
May 01, 2024
NASA on May 1 selected nine companies for a dozen concept studies aimed at expanding the exploration of Mars.
May 01, 2024
The company plans to issue 20.8 million shares, with an offering price to be posted on May 27, according to a financial filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange.