Liftoff for an Asset Class: How the Space Economy Became One of the Market’s Hottest Frontiers (opens original article in a new tab)

The space economy has grown to $613 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $1 trillion by the early 2030s, with public listings making it an investable asset class. Investor focus spans multiple sectors including launch, satellites, and national security, while major benchmarks now include space companies.

• The global space economy reached $613 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed $1 trillion by the early 2030s.
• Public listings, including a major 2026 debut, have made the space sector an investable asset class for the first time.
• Investor interest spans launch services, satellites, broadband constellations, Earth observation, and national-security applications.
• Major stock benchmarks like the Russell 3000 now include commercial-space companies, signaling sector maturation.