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 23, 2024
The creation of Fada follows the establishment of UAE Space Agency’s strategic partnership with Edge in November 2023.
Sep 23, 2024
Chinese space launcher startup Deep Blue Aerospace suffered a landing failure in the latest test of its Nebula-1 when the engine cut off prematurely.
Sep 18, 2024
The two-stage rocket is already at its launch site in Andoya, Norway, and now entering the final test phases.
Sep 18, 2024
European satellite operator Eutelsat has signed a first agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to use the Japanese company’s new H3 rocket.
Sep 17, 2024
A Rocket Lab Electron launcher placed Kineis’ first five satellites into orbit last June.
Sep 23, 2024
The creation of Fada follows the establishment of UAE Space Agency’s strategic partnership with Edge in November 2023.
Sep 23, 2024
Chinese space launcher startup Deep Blue Aerospace suffered a landing failure in the latest test of its Nebula-1 when the engine cut off prematurely.
Sep 18, 2024
The two-stage rocket is already at its launch site in Andoya, Norway, and now entering the final test phases.
Sep 18, 2024
European satellite operator Eutelsat has signed a first agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to use the Japanese company’s new H3 rocket.
Sep 17, 2024
A Rocket Lab Electron launcher placed Kineis’ first five satellites into orbit last June.
Sep 16, 2024
Arianespace CEO Stephane Israel said after the July inaugural mission, Arianespace plans 10 flights in 2027 and will average nine or 10 flights from then on.
Sep 16, 2024
The prospective situation may be likened to the competition between Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android ecosystems.
Sep 15, 2024
SpaceX’s record-setting Polaris Dawn private spaceflight ended with a splashdown early Sept. 15 off the coast of Florida’s Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico.