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 16, 2024
ShinMaywa began research on a light material UAS in 2017, and following positive tests and commissioning by METI started the XU-S II project in fiscal 2024.
Oct 16, 2024
Axiom Space says it is on track to deliver the spacesuits for the Artemis III mission and is stepping up testing to validate its design.
Oct 15, 2024
NASA is designating SpaceX for the two Crew Dragon missions associated with the semiannual exchange of astronauts and Russian cosmonauts to the ISS.
Oct 15, 2024
The company, based in Munich, has two satellites in orbit and plans to launch eight cubesats in 2025, it says on its website.
Oct 14, 2024
Impulse Space will provide its Mira spacecraft to Anduril, which will integrate its own payloads as well as third-party payloads, the companies said Oct. 11.
Oct 16, 2024
ShinMaywa began research on a light material UAS in 2017, and following positive tests and commissioning by METI started the XU-S II project in fiscal 2024.
Oct 16, 2024
Axiom Space says it is on track to deliver the spacesuits for the Artemis III mission and is stepping up testing to validate its design.
Oct 15, 2024
NASA is designating SpaceX for the two Crew Dragon missions associated with the semiannual exchange of astronauts and Russian cosmonauts to the ISS.
Oct 15, 2024
The company, based in Munich, has two satellites in orbit and plans to launch eight cubesats in 2025, it says on its website.
Oct 14, 2024
Impulse Space will provide its Mira spacecraft to Anduril, which will integrate its own payloads as well as third-party payloads, the companies said Oct. 11.
Oct 14, 2024
Vast Space on Oct. 14 unveiled plans for a follow-on Haven-2 station that will compete for CLD funding in an expected NASA 2026 award.
Oct 14, 2024
The funds will be used to conduct connectivity tests, as well as engineering studies of the company’s first two satellites.
Oct 13, 2024
A SpaceX Super Heavy booster flew itself back to its Boca Chica Beach, Texas, launchpad where it was caught by a pair of mechanical arms on the gantry.