The Global Space Economy is Accelerating
Building a Map to the Moon
NASA’s plans for a lunar base involve contracting more than a dozen companies to develop technology and transport infrastructure to the Moon. This program, scheduled in three phases over the next decade, has an estimated price tag of more than $30 billion.
SpaceX IPO Closes Higher Than $160 Per Share
Like so many of its products, SpaceX launched its IPO on Friday 6/12/26 to worldwide fanfare, and by closing bell, its debut stock price settled into orbit well above any other publicly traded space company.
Rapid Research Expected to Bring Change to Orbit
Artificial intelligence, rapid prototyping, and lightning-fast test programs in orbit will dominate the landscape as the Space Force looks to boost its research, development and testing budget to...
Every year, Space Foundation measures the size of the global space economy through the Global Space Economy Number—an authoritative benchmark that captures the scale, growth, and momentum of space activity worldwide.
More than a single data point, it reflects the investments, innovation, and collaboration shaping the future of the global space ecosystem. From commercial industry and government programs to emerging technologies and international partnerships, the Global Space Economy Number provides trusted insight into one of the world's most dynamic sectors.
The Global Space Economy Number is more than an annual statistic—it's a benchmark used to understand how the space sector is evolving.
Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, investor, researcher, educator, or member of the media, the Global Space Economy Number helps provide context for the investments, technologies, and market forces shaping the future of space.
By measuring the size of the global space economy year after year, Space Foundation provides a trusted reference point for tracking long-term growth and understanding the expanding role of space in the global economy.
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