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

Jan 06, 2025
As part of the agreement, AST SpaceMobile will provide Ligado Networks with $113 million of AST SpaceMobile warrants and usage rights payments.
Jan 03, 2025
An FAA airspace advisory is in effect for New Glenn-1 (NG-1) launch attempts from Jan. 6-12 from Cape Canaveral SFS.
Jan 03, 2025
“The root cause was identified as a software issue within the ground segment,” Eutelsat said on Jan. 2.
Jan 02, 2025
The barge is named Jacklyn after the mother of Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos.
Dec 31, 2024
The two agencies are looking for ways to speed up transferring technology developed by federal entities.
Jan 06, 2025
As part of the agreement, AST SpaceMobile will provide Ligado Networks with $113 million of AST SpaceMobile warrants and usage rights payments.
Jan 03, 2025
An FAA airspace advisory is in effect for New Glenn-1 (NG-1) launch attempts from Jan. 6-12 from Cape Canaveral SFS.
Jan 03, 2025
“The root cause was identified as a software issue within the ground segment,” Eutelsat said on Jan. 2.
Jan 02, 2025
The barge is named Jacklyn after the mother of Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos.
Dec 31, 2024
The two agencies are looking for ways to speed up transferring technology developed by federal entities.
Dec 28, 2024
“This is a monumental milestone and a glimpse of what’s just around the corner for New Glenn’s first launch,” said Jarrett Jones, senior VP, New Glenn.
Dec 27, 2024
The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, has not released a launch date for its first New Glenn mission.
Dec 23, 2024
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).