Falling costs, private investment, and new business opportunities are fueling a rapidly expanding space economy poised for major growth. Since ancient times, humans have dreamed of conquering the skies. Today, that vision is closer to reality than ever, as space presents promising commercial opportunities. A drastic drop in costs—driven by a surge in private investment over the past 20 years—has accelerated this shift. “We enjoy the benefits of space each and every day,” says Nina Armagno, a