NASA awards, ‘unicorns’ and the biggest IPO ever: A new commercial space boom is underway
12, Jul 2026Following an initial frenzy a decade ago, the commercial space sector is getting a new wave of investment. This time, things are markedly different, experts say.

June 28, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
It’s boom time in the commercial space industry. NASA’s push to return to the moon and historic levels of investment in the private space sector have fueled a gold rush to the stars. It’s a space race distinct from any seen in the past, analysts say.
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