It’s been 50 years since the Apollo 17 crew returned to Earth following a historic lunar landing. Space exploration has come a long way since: Thanks to lower costs and greater technological capabilities, the space economy can deliver value to almost any business sector, writes senior partner Ryan Brukardt. Explore these insights to understand how businesses that pursue emerging opportunities now can gain a first-mover advantage.
How will the space economy change the world?
The future of space: It’s getting crowded out there
McKinsey for Kids: Space junk—it’s out of this world
A different space race: Raising capital and accelerating growth
Laying the foundations for a space economy
Why on earth should business care about space?
Space: Building a digital infrastructure above the sky
The potential of microgravity: How companies across sectors can venture into space
The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth