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April 21, 2026
NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is transitioning from early-stage missions to sustained lunar logistics. CLPS 2.0 introduces higher mission cadence, tighter cost structures, and increased technical demands—reshaping how commercial providers, suppliers, and investors approach the lunar delivery market.
October 10, 2025
World Satellite Business Week 2025 gathered over 1,600 global leaders in Paris to discuss the fast-changing satellite and space economy. Discover ten key takeaways driving the next phase of industry growth — from AI and sovereign constellations to new mobility and connectivity models.
October 10, 2025
At the 2025 World Satellite Business Week, Novaspace CEO Pacôme Révillon shared his outlook on the forces reshaping the global space economy — from rising sovereignty and AI to new investment flows and launch competition. Discover the key trends driving the next chapter of the space business.
August 1, 2025
Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology is transforming global connectivity by allowing smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to satellites, bypassing traditional networks. This breakthrough promises to bridge long-standing coverage gaps, support emergency and remote communications, and unlock new market opportunities projected to surpass $10 billion by 2033.
June 26, 2025
Space is no longer just a support function in defense—it is now a fully contested warfighting domain. With rising budgets, shifting doctrines, and growing strategic urgency, nations are redefining how space fits into their military power and operational sovereignty.
June 26, 2025
NewSpace is reshaping the satellite ground segment, driving demand for more flexible, scalable, and cloud-enabled solutions like Ground-Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS). As constellations grow and new players enter the market, the ground infrastructure must evolve to keep pace.
June 20, 2025
The space sector is entering a transformative new era—Space 4.0—defined by innovation, global collaboration, and strategic competition. Co-authored by Novaspace and BCG, this report explores the pivotal role governments can play in shaping the future of space, from enabling sustainable growth to unlocking socioeconomic and geopolitical value.
May 6, 2025
The White House’s 2026 budget proposal includes major cuts to NASA, threatening the future of the Artemis program and its key components—SLS, Orion, and the Lunar Gateway. As predicted by Novaspace, these cuts could delay U.S. lunar ambitions and alter global space cooperation dynamics.
March 31, 2025
Despite market challenges and the disruptive rise of Starlink and Starshield, the smallsat sector remains dynamic, fueled by government investments, defense demand, and emerging mega-constellations. Novaspace forecasts 14,000 smallsats to launch by 2033, with strategic and geopolitical shifts driving regional capability building and market consolidation.
February 18, 2025
The 13th edition of Perspectives Spatiales brought together 250 experts and decision-makers from the French and European space sector to address key challenges and actions shaping Europe's competitiveness and sovereignty in space. Discussions focused on industrial leadership, space defense, innovation, and policy direction. Discover the key takeaways from this pivotal event.
January 20, 2025
Discover how the space economy is evolving in 2024, with key trends like Direct-to-Device connectivity, rising government investments, and industry consolidation. Learn about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of this $596 billion market, projected to reach $944 billion by 2033.
September 24, 2024
Increasingly challenged by newcomer NGSO constellations, legacy GEO operators are adapting by investing in NGSO themselves or partnering with competitor constellations, positioning themselves as multi-orbit service providers and network integration service providers and promoting combined offerings said to bring together the best of both worlds for users.
July 30, 2024
Increasingly challenged by newcomer NGSO constellations, legacy GEO operators are adapting by investing in NGSO themselves or partnering with competitor constellations, positioning themselves as multi-orbit service providers and network integration service providers and promoting combined offerings said to bring together the best of both worlds for users.