The coming Moon economy
NASA’s successful Moon rocket launch last week will be a boon for private companies, experts tell Axios.
Why it matters: As global economic growth slows, space and Moon exploration could become a source of ignition for new ventures and jobs.
- The successful launch of Artemis I is “opening the door for expanding the lunar economy,” says Takeshi Hakamada, CEO of ispace, which is planning to launch its first private mission to the Moon on Nov. 28.
Driving the news: NASA’s un-crewed Artemis I mission showed companies looking to do business on and around the Moon that they would likely have a major customer there in the coming years.
- NASA plans to send people to the lunar surface by 2025 and eventually create a “sustained” lunar presence.
- Private companies including ispace and Astrobotic are already planning to send missions to the lunar surface, delivering cargo not just for government customers, but also for other companies.
By the numbers: There are at least 22 companies specifically focused on the Moon that have raised funds from private sources, according to venture capital firm Space Capital.
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Πηγή: axios.com
