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

Mar 04, 2025
Spire in February warned that it could run out of money within a year absent the deal.
Mar 04, 2025
The tests were on behalf of Japan’s Space Compass Corporation and telecoms partner NTT Docomo.
Mar 04, 2025
The company did not immediately say what the issue or issues were.
Mar 03, 2025
The Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9:24 p.m. EST March 2.
Mar 03, 2025
The launch window for the flight at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, was due to open at 1:24 p.m. local time.
Mar 04, 2025
Spire in February warned that it could run out of money within a year absent the deal.
Mar 04, 2025
The tests were on behalf of Japan’s Space Compass Corporation and telecoms partner NTT Docomo.
Mar 04, 2025
The company did not immediately say what the issue or issues were.
Mar 03, 2025
The Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9:24 p.m. EST March 2.
Mar 03, 2025
The launch window for the flight at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, was due to open at 1:24 p.m. local time.
Feb 28, 2025
Propellant leaks in the Starship upper stage led to the vehicle’s midair breakup about 11 min. after liftoff from Boca Chica, Texas, on Jan. 16.
Feb 28, 2025
Rocket Lab's stock had fallen about 5% as of mid-morning on Feb. 28, the first day of trading after earnings were announced.
Feb 28, 2025
Sierra Space says Merck is its first commercial rideshare partner for the inaugural flight of the Dream Chaser spaceplane on a NASA mission later this year.