Here are some helpful resources for understanding and keeping up with the emerging commercial space industry. The bolded resources are some of my favorite go-to resources that I recommend checking out first.
Ecosystem Maps and Indexes
Space: A Market Map: A market map outlining key players in the space industry.
Ecosystem Map of In-Space Economy: A visual representation of the emerging in-space economy.
NewSpace Index: A comprehensive directory of NewSpace companies and organizations.
Ecosystem Map 2023 Landscape (Seraphim Space): A landscape overview of space-related businesses in 2023.
The Space List: A directory of space companies, startups, and organizations.
Books
The Space Economy (Chad Anderson): A guide to the business opportunities in the space industry.
When the Heavens Went on Sale (Ashlee Vance): A narrative on the rise of private space ventures.
Space Is Open for Business (Robert Jacobson): A roadmap for entering and investing in the space industry.
Space to Grow (Matthew Weinzierl, Brendan Rosseau): Insights into space as an economic frontier.
Liftoff (Eric Berger): A deep dive into SpaceX’s early struggles and success.
Reentry (Eric Berger): A continuation of SpaceX’s development and reusable rocket technology.
Media Companies / Newsletters / Substacks
Payload Space: News and analysis on commercial space developments.
SpaceNews: Coverage of global space policy, business, and technology.
Ars Technica Space: Space technology news and insights.
Ars Technica Rocket Report: Weekly newsletter focused on rocket launches and development.
TechCrunch Space: Space startup news and investment trends.
The Space Investor: A newsletter focused on space investment opportunities.
SpaceDotBiz: Industry insights on space business and finance.
Space Ambition: A Substack covering innovation and entrepreneurship in space.
Ill-Defined Space: Deep dives into space tech and business.
Intersections (by Filip): A newsletter discussing the intersection of space and other industries.
Case Closed: Covers the commercial space industry.
Celestial Citizen: A perspective on space sustainability and policy.
TerraWatch Space Newsletter: Insights on earth observation and satellite data.
Casey Handmer's Blog: Technical analysis of space-related topics.
Molding Moonshots: A blog on ambitious space projects.
Research Reports and Databases
Payload Research: Research reports on space business and technology.
Space Investment Quarterly Reports | Space Capital: Reports on space investment trends.
Space Capital Publications: Analysis and insights on space startups and funding.
Starship: The Next Giant Leap: A report on SpaceX’s Starship program.
The Race for Space Superiority: An analysis of the competitive space industry.
Jonathan's Space Report: A long-running report on satellite launches and missions.
Gunter’s Space Page: A detailed satellite and launch database.
Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity (McKinsey): A McKinsey report on space's economic impact.
The New Space Economy (Morgan Stanley): A Morgan Stanley overview of the growing space economy.
Space Industry Database: A database of space-related companies and investments.
Podcasts
The Overview Podcast: Discussions on space innovation and technology.
Payload Pathfinder: A podcast on space startups and investment.
Space Capital Podcast: Investment-focused insights on space tech.
A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar: Conversations on leadership in space.
Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan: CNBC’s take on commercial space.
Main Engine Cut Off: Commentary on the space industry.
Saturday Startup Stories: Interviews with space entrepreneurs.
Marcus House: Space industry news and analysis.
In-Orbit: A podcast covering satellite and space policy.
The Orbital Mechanics Podcast: Engineering-focused space discussions.
YouTubers
Scott Manley: Explains space science and engineering.
Everyday Astronaut: In-depth coverage of rocket launches and space exploration.
Saturday Startup Stories: Space-related startup interviews.
Other Media
Wild Wild Space: A space documentary on Max.
New Space Frontier Film: A YouTube documentary on the space industry.
Job Boards
Space Talent: A space industry job board.
Space Workforce for Tomorrow: A job resource for space careers.
Fellowships
Matthew Isakowitz Commercial Space Scholarship: A mentorship and internship program.
Brooke Owens Fellowship: A space industry fellowship for women.
Patti Grace Smith Fellowship: A fellowship for Black students in aerospace.
Zed Factor Fellowship: A diversity-focused aerospace fellowship.
Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation: A space fellowship for Canadian students.
Other Organizations
Commercial Space Federation: A trade association promoting commercial space policy and collaboration.
Space Generation Advisory Council: A global network for young professionals in the space industry.
Satellite Industry Association: A trade organization representing the satellite communications sector.
Space Foundation: A nonprofit supporting space awareness, education, and policy.
Secure World Foundation: An organization advocating for sustainable and secure space activities.
Interplanetary Initiative (Arizona State University): A research and education initiative focused on advancing space exploration.
The Planetary Society: A nonprofit advocating for space science and exploration.
Space Frontier Foundation: An organization dedicated to enabling human settlement of space.
National Space Society: A group promoting space development and human spaceflight.
The Mars Society: An organization advocating for Mars exploration and colonization.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS): A student-run organization supporting space exploration and development.