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

Oct 21, 2024
Intelsat has lost power on one of its satellites serving Europe, Africa and some of Asia-Pacific, and it will likely be unable to recover the spacecraft.
Oct 18, 2024
The company, which has about 700 employees, cut about 30 jobs, but is hiring for about 55 positions.
Oct 17, 2024
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson plans a near-space ride as co-pilot for Space Perspective’s first crewed balloon flight into the stratosphere.
Oct 17, 2024
The flight, which will take place from Rocket Lab’s Mahia, New Zealand Launch Complex, will be the 12th Electron mission of the year.
Oct 17, 2024
The company completed an internal CDR and has now begun the iterative process of finalizing the review with NASA.
Oct 21, 2024
Intelsat has lost power on one of its satellites serving Europe, Africa and some of Asia-Pacific, and it will likely be unable to recover the spacecraft.
Oct 18, 2024
The company, which has about 700 employees, cut about 30 jobs, but is hiring for about 55 positions.
Oct 17, 2024
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson plans a near-space ride as co-pilot for Space Perspective’s first crewed balloon flight into the stratosphere.
Oct 17, 2024
The flight, which will take place from Rocket Lab’s Mahia, New Zealand Launch Complex, will be the 12th Electron mission of the year.
Oct 17, 2024
The company completed an internal CDR and has now begun the iterative process of finalizing the review with NASA.
Oct 16, 2024
The total size of the constellation is now 13 spacecraft.
Oct 16, 2024
The decision to proceed awaits further assessment of the weather outlook scheduled for Oct. 18.
Oct 16, 2024
The deorbit vehicle effectively needs to complete its mission within about 18 months of launch.