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The Space Economy

The whole economic system of space activity — launch, satellites, ground systems, services, and the emerging markets in resources and on-orbit servicing — and the far larger value it creates on Earth. Increasingly it is driven by private capital as much as by governments.

Highlights

  • From launch and satellites to services, resources, and value on Earth

Across space policy

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.