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global space economy
Coverage of global space economy in the Nexus archive.
- India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand
India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched successfully on Saturday, developed by Skyroot Aerospace. The rocket aims to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit, marking progress in India’s pursuit of a larger share in the global space economy.
- The Space Age Needs New Rules
The space industry has transitioned from a government-led endeavor to a commercial and security-critical domain, driven by private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The global space economy is projected to grow to $1.8 trillion by the next decade, with satellites now central to national defense and infrastructure.