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

Apr 03, 2024
Russia has restored its capability for high-resolution Earth mapping with the recent launch of the new Resurs-P observation satellite.
Apr 02, 2024
Terran Orbital has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange that it is no longer at risk of being delisted.
Apr 02, 2024
The Pentagon on April 2 revealed its long-awaited strategy for integrating commercial space capabilities into national defense operations.
Apr 01, 2024
The financing comes as SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation eats Telesat’s lunch.
Mar 25, 2024
ILC Dover is being sold again, this time to the global industrial-machinery company Ingersoll Rand.
Apr 03, 2024
Russia has restored its capability for high-resolution Earth mapping with the recent launch of the new Resurs-P observation satellite.
Apr 02, 2024
Terran Orbital has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange that it is no longer at risk of being delisted.
Apr 02, 2024
The Pentagon on April 2 revealed its long-awaited strategy for integrating commercial space capabilities into national defense operations.
Apr 01, 2024
The financing comes as SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation eats Telesat’s lunch.
Mar 25, 2024
ILC Dover is being sold again, this time to the global industrial-machinery company Ingersoll Rand.
Mar 25, 2024
Planet Labs has expanded its partnership with satellite image analytics firm SynMax to sell AI-powered vessel monitoring and classification software.
Mar 21, 2024
The Defense Innovation Unit has awarded three contracts for development of low-cost space tugs and in-space refueling technologies.
Mar 19, 2024
SpaceX plans to sell laser communications systems developed for its Starlink broadband satellites to third-party satellite manufacturers.