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.
Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris
Space debris is no longer a distant risk—it is an economic reality. Contributing to the World Economic Forum’s latest report, Novaspace quantifies how orbital congestion could cost the global space economy up to $42.3 billion by 2035, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action across industry, policy and technology.
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.
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.
2025 in Review: A Year of Acceleration and Transformation in the Global Space Economy
2025 marked a decisive shift for the global space sector. As governments strengthened sovereignty and defense postures, and private investment returned with greater discipline, the space economy entered a new phase defined by execution, resilience, and consolidation. Rather than speculative expansion, growth is now driven by operational maturity, integrated capabilities, and long-term value creation across the space value chain.
A Time of Shift: Pivoting Space into a Warfighting Domain
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.
[Report] Governments in Space: A Universe of Opportunities
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.
Novaspace’s latest White Paper provides roadmap to facilitate commercialization of space in Canada
Novaspace’s latest white paper in partnership with Space Canada, “Enabling Commercialization of Space in Canada”, finds substantial opportunity to maximize Canada’s space commercialization potential with the right government support.
NASA 2026 Budget Proposal: The Impact on the Prospects for Space Exploration
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.