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 17, 2024
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson plans a near-space ride as co-pilot for Space Perspective’s first crewed balloon flight into the stratosphere.
Oct 17, 2024
The flight, which will take place from Rocket Lab’s Mahia, New Zealand Launch Complex, will be the 12th Electron mission of the year.
Oct 17, 2024
The company completed an internal CDR and has now begun the iterative process of finalizing the review with NASA.
Oct 16, 2024
The total size of the constellation is now 13 spacecraft.
Oct 16, 2024
The decision to proceed awaits further assessment of the weather outlook scheduled for Oct. 18.
Oct 17, 2024
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson plans a near-space ride as co-pilot for Space Perspective’s first crewed balloon flight into the stratosphere.
Oct 17, 2024
The flight, which will take place from Rocket Lab’s Mahia, New Zealand Launch Complex, will be the 12th Electron mission of the year.
Oct 17, 2024
The company completed an internal CDR and has now begun the iterative process of finalizing the review with NASA.
Oct 16, 2024
The total size of the constellation is now 13 spacecraft.
Oct 16, 2024
The decision to proceed awaits further assessment of the weather outlook scheduled for Oct. 18.
Oct 16, 2024
The deorbit vehicle effectively needs to complete its mission within about 18 months of launch.
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.