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

Sep 28, 2023
Ispace technologies U.S. has unveiled a redesigned Series 2 lunar lander renamed the APEX 1.0.
Sep 28, 2023
The FAA also called for organizational changes following the Sept. 12, 2022, uncrewed New Shepard-23 mission.
Sep 27, 2023
Zero-trust architecture is an approach to information technology security that emphasizes constant reverification of device identity and integrity.
Sep 27, 2023
Rocket Lab warned investors on Sept. 26 that it had to lower its financial expectations for the current third quarter ending Sept. 30.
Sep 27, 2023
Prague-based Stratosyst wants to offer a fixed stratospheric capability with SkyRider, its helium airship
Sep 28, 2023
Ispace technologies U.S. has unveiled a redesigned Series 2 lunar lander renamed the APEX 1.0.
Sep 28, 2023
The FAA also called for organizational changes following the Sept. 12, 2022, uncrewed New Shepard-23 mission.
Sep 27, 2023
Zero-trust architecture is an approach to information technology security that emphasizes constant reverification of device identity and integrity.
Sep 27, 2023
Rocket Lab warned investors on Sept. 26 that it had to lower its financial expectations for the current third quarter ending Sept. 30.
Sep 27, 2023
Prague-based Stratosyst wants to offer a fixed stratospheric capability with SkyRider, its helium airship
Sep 26, 2023
Advancements in commercial space tech helped the U.S. Space Force, Millennium Space Systems and Firefly Aerospace pull off the Victus Nox rapid launch demo.
Sep 26, 2023
A Japanese partnership of MUFG Bank, Kanematsu and Tokio Marine & Nichido led the Sierra Space funding round, which will fund space station development.
Sep 26, 2023
Lt. Gen. John Shaw, senior U.S. Space Force officer at Space Command, says challenges will grow as vehicles become more complex and operate further from Earth.