10 Trends Reshaping the Global Space Economy: Insights from World Space Business Week 2026
From launch certainty and sovereign space capabilities to AI-driven Earth observation and Direct-to-Device connectivity, discover 10 trends shaping the global space economy, based on industry discussions at World Space Business Week 2026.
From Innovation to Scale: 7 Trends Shaping the Space Economy | SPIN 2026
SPIN 2026 highlighted a space economy moving from technological demonstration to commercial and industrial scale. Discover seven trends shaping its next phase, from AI and orbital computing to sovereignty, defense demand, investment and new cross-sector partnerships.
Beyond Rockets: Why SpaceX’s IPO Is Really an Infrastructure Story
SpaceX’s IPO tells a story that goes far beyond rockets. Novaspace examines how Starlink, Starship, AI and next-generation infrastructure underpin the company’s growth ambitions and what this strategy reveals about the future of the global space economy.
Will Super-Heavy Launch Vehicles expand the space economy or concentrate market power?
Starship and New Glenn promise cheaper access to orbit, but the biggest disruption may be the rise of vertically integrated companies controlling launch, infrastructure, and downstream markets.
CLPS 2.0: How NASA’s Lunar Surface Ambitions are Reshaping the Commercial Lunar Delivery Market
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.
Novaspace and OGC Unveil the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog
A Strategic Resource for Navigating China’s Expanding Space Market Paris, France [April 2026] – Novaspace, in partnership with Orbital Gateway Consulting (OGC), launches the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog, providing global stakeholders clear, data‑driven insight into China’s rapidly expanding space market. The catalog draws on OGC’s sector expertise and Novaspace’s intelligence capabilities to deliver a comprehensive suite of datasets, research, and market analysis, mapping the […]
National Space Programs 2025: Investments, Priorities, and Emerging Trends
Global government space spending reaches a record $137 billion in 2025, marking a strategic shift toward defense, resilience, and hybrid space models. This article explores key investment trends, national strategies, and the evolving global space landscape ahead of a projected surge from 2026.
The End of Gateway? Exploring the Consequences of NASA’s Lunar Shift
NASA’s decision to cancel the Lunar Gateway marks a major shift in the Artemis Program, prioritizing a surface-first strategy over orbital infrastructure. This analysis examines the drivers behind the decision and its implications for international partnerships, commercial actors, and the evolving geopolitical competition on the Moon.
2026 Outlook: What to Expect in the Space Industry
Introduction After a decade of expansion fueled by commercial optimism and technological momentum, the space industry enters 2026 under a different set of rules. The industry is moving from a phase where success was defined by how fast systems could be put in orbit, to one where it is defined by how reliably, sustainably, and strategically those […]
The Missing Link to Space Superiority: In-Orbit Refueling
Space superiority is no longer defined by launch capacity, but by maneuverability and endurance in orbit. In-orbit refueling removes the fuel constraint that limits today’s space systems. Discover why it is becoming critical infrastructure for defense and commercial space.