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This discussion details NASA's Moon base plans and the emerging lunar commerce sector to include the critical role of Helium-3 mining and the evolving space race with China.

Private capital is enabling nations to build sovereign space capabilities, develop critical infrastructure, and compete in the global space economy. This discussion highlights the role of private investment in building space infrastructure, fostering collaboration between foreign companies and national governments, and enabling public-private partnerships. 

Space is entering a new era of strategic autonomy and the race is accelerating.
Over 90 nations now operate space programs and Governments are moving fast on orbital autonomy, and private partnerships are the deciding factor.

A review of major developments and trends across the global space sector in 2025, including missions, policy changes, technological progress, and international cooperation.

This discussion highlights the many factors and considerations for accelerating a space economy and enabling scalable and sustained growth.

Keynotes from opening sessions of SpaceCom 2025 featuring NASA, Space Foundation, and Airbus leaders discussing the future of space exploration, commercialization, and global collaboration.

How can in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) support American national security space strategies, and how might smaller companies play a leading role in developing this mission area?

Cislunar is an economic frontier. The region of space at 550,000 kilometers above Earth poses unique physical engineering challenges for space flight and operations. Even more so for business, This discussion explores how development will unfold, led by commercial capabilities.

In this episode Kelli Kedis Ogborn breaks down how space is no longer just about astronauts and satellites. It’s an economic engine already driving trillions in opportunity. From reusable rockets to orbital infrastructure and venture capital gaps, this conversation explores what it takes to do business beyond Earth.

China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe recently returned from the far side of the moon with rock samples. As competition for space resources heats up, questions about regulation and international cooperation are particularly salient.

Space economies do not follow a “one-size-fits-all” strategy. This session discusses factors for emergent spacefaring ecosystems to consider when developing a customized roadmap for their own space economy. 

The space economy is expected to reach $772 billion by 2027.  This interview discusses the key market drivers, growing international interest, and decreased barriers of entry to expand business portfolios and revenue streams.