Space economy

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026

The space economy encompasses all economic activities, industries, technologies, and resources that generate value through the exploration, development, and utilization of outer space. It includes diverse sectors such as satellite communications, space manufacturing, asteroid mining, space tourism, and the construction of orbital infrastructure. Both public and private actors drive this rapidly growing ecosystem, transforming space-enabled products and services into critical components of the global economy.