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

Aug 21, 2024
Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has raised a $40 million Series A funding round.
Aug 20, 2024
The SpaceX charter flight includes depressurizing their Dragon spacecraft to test the company’s first extravehicular activity spacesuits.
Aug 20, 2024
The company signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency to bolster the Allied Persistent Surveillance from Space initiative.
Aug 20, 2024
Sceye says it was the first full diurnal flight its airship has made in the stratosphere while staying over a designated area of operation.
Aug 19, 2024
“We are now working closely with SaxaVord Spaceport and the authorities to gather data and info to eventually resolve what happened,” launch provider RFA said.
Aug 21, 2024
Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has raised a $40 million Series A funding round.
Aug 20, 2024
The SpaceX charter flight includes depressurizing their Dragon spacecraft to test the company’s first extravehicular activity spacesuits.
Aug 20, 2024
The company signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency to bolster the Allied Persistent Surveillance from Space initiative.
Aug 20, 2024
Sceye says it was the first full diurnal flight its airship has made in the stratosphere while staying over a designated area of operation.
Aug 19, 2024
“We are now working closely with SaxaVord Spaceport and the authorities to gather data and info to eventually resolve what happened,” launch provider RFA said.
Aug 19, 2024
NASA’s two Mars-bound Escapade spacecraft will fly on the inaugural launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket.
Aug 19, 2024
The partners aim to “build a circular economy in space” in which space junk and expired satellites can be recycled and manufactured into new spacecraft.
Aug 16, 2024
The firm fixed-price other transaction authority contract awards are worth around $424 million to build and operate 20 new data communications satellites.