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Space is becoming part of our everyday lives. From the internet and data to navigation and security, a lot of what we rely on now depends on technology up in orbit. With launch costs dropping, more and more industries are making their way into space, opening up new opportunities and turning space tech into something ordinary.
This publication reveals today’s space industry - the tech, businesses and people driving the new space economy. Here you can find articles on key space technologies, markets, companies, startups, investing and global strategies.
If you want to understand how space is joining the real economy and why it matters now, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to get regular, clear insights that help you stay ahead of the curve and make smarter decisions in this fast-changing industry.
You can also ask our 🧠 Brainy SpaceTech questions to quickly search through content and find articles you need or explore sections below at your own pace.
You can already read more than 80 pieces of content. To help you navigate it, below is a map of key themes we’ve covered so far. We divided our content into three main format-based categories:
Weeklies - Weekly updates on key SpaceTech news and market trends.
Interviews - Conversations with space industry leaders and innovators.
Articles - In-depth analysis and insights on space technology and business.
But we also made thematic categorisation, which you ucan find below.
Thematic content categorisation
1) Core space technologies & infrastructure
As space is starting to look less like a frontier and more like a technology platform, here we put all articles related to computing, communications, software and data that are moving into orbit.
Check out the articles below to see how these technologies are coming together, who is building them, and why it matters today.
SpaceX and xAI: Pioneering the Future of AI Computing in Space – AI and autonomous computing in orbit.
The Rise of Data Centers in Space - learn why companies are exploring moving computing infrastructure into orbit to cut energy use on Earth and support the growing demand for digital services.
Edge Computing in Orbit - discover how satellites are becoming smarter by processing data in space, enabling faster insights and reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.
AI in Safety and Mission-Critical Space Systems - understand how AI allows spacecraft to operate safely and autonomously when human control is too slow or impossible.
Cybersecurity in Orbit - explore why protecting satellites from cyberattacks is becoming essential to keeping everyday services on Earth running smoothly.
The Next Frontier in SATCOM - see how new satellite communication technologies are enabling direct connectivity to devices, global broadband and more flexible space services.
Starship’s Price Revolution - find out how dramatically cheaper rocket launches could unlock new space industries and change who can access orbit.
Mapping the Satellite Ecosystem - get a clear picture of how the satellite industry works, from building and operating satellites to delivering services that people and businesses use.
Space SaaS in 2025 - learn how software platforms are transforming space operations by making satellites easier to manage, scale and turn into profitable services.
Genesis Space Flight Laboratories: Pioneering Small Autonomous Labs to Democratize Orbital Research
SpaceBorn United on Human Reproduction Beyond Earth
2) Commercial space & new markets
The cost of getting something to space is dropping drastically and because of thatentirely new markets are starting to emerge. Space is opening up to more companies, more countries and more use cases.
This section shows what that looks like in real life. Here you can find out more about space tourism, commercial space stations, global internet from space, growing markets in different regions and the launch technology making it all happen.
Pharma in Orbit with Axiom Space: Insights from Gavin D’Elia – Commercial orbital research and pharmaceutical applications.
SpaceTech Conferences 2026: Top Space Events to Attend for Networking & Deals – Industry networking, market opportunities, and events.
Space Tourism: Space Is Opening to Everyone Through Innovation - find out the latest development in space tourism and players operating in this field
ISS Retirement Opens Door for Commercial Space Habitats - explore what will happen with ISS once it deorbits and what are some commercial companies working on new stations
Rocket Lab’s Financial Trajectory - Overview of Rocket Lab’s financial path and prospects.
India set to drive Starlink’s next phase of growth and expansion - Find out why India might be one of the most important countries for Starlink’s further growths
Expanding into the U.S. Aerospace Market: Insights from Stephen McCall on Strategy, Incentives, and Success for Companies
3) Company & financial deep dives
In this section, you’ll find quick previews and detailed looks at the key players building tomorrow’s space economy - with a focus on the real numbers behind their stories.
Less hype. More balance sheets, strategy and execution.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Analysis: Direct-to-Phone Satellite Broadband Revolution – Satellite communication innovation enabling direct-to-phone broadband.
The Business of Starlink: How SpaceX Is Commercializing Global Internet (Jan 22) – Starlink market expansion and monetization strategy.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX: The Triple Engine Behind Success - How SpaceX’s innovation, scale, and vision drove its rise.
Rocket Lab 2Q25 / 3Q25 - Recent Rocket Lab financial results and future outlook.
Five Public Space Tech Giants - Overview of leading publicly traded space tech companies.
Moon Mission Maker Firefly Aerospace Launches IPO on the Nasdaq - check our analysis on Firefly IPO.
SpaceTech Stock Performance - Trends and highlights from space technology stocks.
4) SpaceTech startups, investment & scaling
This section dives into the world of space tech early ventures - from funding and growth challenges to the investors and programs helping them scale.
You’ll find insights on how investors manage risks, when startups are ready to grow, key research hubs and which accelerators are leading the charge. Plus, a look at public market trends and why certain startups catch investors’ eyes.
It’s your guide to the business side of space innovation.
The 2026 Space Investment Landscape: Key Capital Shifts – Overview of capital flows and investor trends in SpaceTech.
SpaceTech Investors: Derisking Early-Stage Deals - find out some tricks and tips how investors can derisk early space tech deals
SpaceTech Founders: How to Know When Your Startup is Ready to Scale - learn what it means to be scalable and to attract investment
Research Organisations & Educational Institutions in European SpaceTech - research organisations are usually thought as backbone of innovation, here are some universities working in space tech
Leading European SpaceTech Accelerators & Incubators - map of space tech accelerators
Investing in Space: What Risks Lie in the Final Frontier - find out some risks correlated unique to this industry
I Have a SpaceTech Idea — Now What? - guide for founders on usual operator trajectory
The Rise of Private Capital in Space Tech - find out how private capital is becoming more important in space tech
Why Dual-Use Space Tech Startups Are Winning Investors’ Attention - learn what investors look in space tech startups
From Founder to Investor: John Lusk on Scaling Startups and Building a Winning Culture
Backing Aerospace and Defence Entrepreneurs for European Sovereignty: David Dana on Scaling Europe’s Deep Tech
Later-Stage Growth Equity in SEE: Insights from Niklas Pichler, BlackPeak Capital
E2MC Founding Partner Raphael Roettgen on Investing in Early-Stage Space Ventures and In-Space Manufacturing
Inside SpaceTech with OTB Ventures: Tomek Lepka on Founders, Technology, and the Opportunities Ahead
5) Regional & strategic space developments
From Europe’s innovation hubs to strategic funding moves and emerging markets, this section explores the key places, policies and strategies shaping the global space race.
Top 5 Emerging SpaceTech Trends to Watch in 2026 – Highlighting new technologies, markets, and innovations shaping the year.
Europe’s Record €22 Billion ESA Budget: What It Means for the Future of Space (commercial but also strategic.
Bridging Innovation with EIT Manufacturing: Insights from Jasmina Popovska on Supporting Startups and Cross-Sector Opportunities
Why this exists
The space industry is growing quickly. Companies like SpaceX and Rocket Lab have doubled their value every few years and recently, even every few months. More startups and technologies are emerging, government budgets are raising and there private capital is pouring into SpaceTech as its real value on Earth becomes clear and commercialization takes off.
Space is still small and under the radar compared to other industries, but with huge future potential. As AI and technology advance faster, solving these challenges will speed up too.
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What We’ll Cover Next
Looking ahead, we’ll continue to provide you with timely updates and in-depth insights on the evolving space economy. Expect fresh coverage on funding and business development for operators, breakthroughs connecting space tech with other industries and expert guidance to help investors evaluate new opportunities.
We’ll educate enthusiasts on the latest innovations, launch new courses and improve our research to deliver smarter analysis. Our focus will also include improving data-driven market intelligence - all to help you stay informed and make better decisions as the space sector grows.
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