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.
Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf Sign Agreement to Develop Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard
The Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop a Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard. The initiative will provide governments, industry leaders, investors and researchers with a trusted, data-driven platform to benchmark national space capabilities, identify expertise, and accelerate international collaboration across the global space economy.
D2D Market Evolution: The Case Beyond Consumer Demand
Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity is rapidly evolving beyond consumer services. In this joint Novaspace and BCG white paper, explore the market trends, strategic value pools, investment dynamics, and emerging opportunities across government, defense, sovereign communications, and industrial IoT.
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.
Space Data Centers: The Next Frontier for AI and Cloud Computing
As AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power and energy, space data centers are emerging as a potential new frontier for digital infrastructure. This Novaspace white paper explores the technologies, economics, use cases, and market dynamics shaping the future of orbital computing and space-based AI infrastructure.
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.
Data Boom, Video Decline Reshapes Satellite Revenues by 2034
Novaspace’s 32nd edition of the Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report reveals a seismic shift in satellite service economics. Data applications are set to overtake video services by 2033, with their share of total service revenues rising from 21% in 2024 to 55% by 2034. This transformation marks a fundamental rebalancing of the satellite communications market, driven by NGSO constellations, falling capacity prices, and surging demand across all data segments.
From Experimentation to Operations: Key Insights from Novaspace at Space Symposium 2026
At Space Symposium 2026, Novaspace brought together global leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping space systems. Discussions revealed a clear transition from experimentation to operational deployment, with AI driving advances in space computing, interoperability, and defense applications. As trust, power constraints, and real-time decision-making take center stage, the industry is entering a new phase of AI-enabled space operations.
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 […]
The Business Case for Virtual Ground: Quantifying the ROI Advantage
Virtualizing the ground segment is no longer just a technological shift—it is a proven business advantage. Novaspace’s latest white paper quantifies how virtual ground systems deliver significant cost savings, faster deployment, and superior ROI compared to traditional hardware-based infrastructure.