The $200B Space Economy: From $450B Today to $1 Trillion by 2040

The global space economy reached $450B in 2025 and is projected to exceed $1T by 2040. Growth drivers: satellite internet (Starlink), Earth observation, space tourism, and in-space manufacturing. Space investment hit $20B+ in 2025. Governments increasing space budgets (US Space Force, ESA, CNSA). The shift from government-dominated to commercial space creates new market dynamics.