A critical gap in space infrastructure is holding the industry back.
A critical gap in space infrastructure is holding the industry back.
The Throwaway Economy In Space
Space missions rely on expensive, single-use hardware. Each launch strands resources and equipment in orbit, fueling a costly throwaway cycle instead of building sustainable value.
The Debris Crisis
Old satellites and spent rocket stages become hazardous debris, growing by thousands each year. These uncontrolled objects threaten active missions and our ability to operate in space safely.
No Infrastructure. No Industry.
Without shared infrastructure, each mission must go it alone. Progress is stunted, costs soar, and true industrialization in space remains out of reach for all but the largest actors.
What We Are Missing
We lack systems for repair, resource recycling, and in-orbit assembly, the foundation of a resilient and thriving space economy. This missing layer blocks innovation, sustainability, and growth.
The Core Problem - In One Sentence
Space remains a frontier of single-use assets and mounting debris because we have not invested in the infrastructure required to enable a sustainable, scalable industry.
Space Debris
Space debris graphics courtesy of UNOOSA and ESA. View the original and learn more at the UNOOSA website: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/informationfor/media/unoosa-and-esa-release-infographics-and-podcasts-about-space-debris.html
Learn how we’re building the foundation for a sustainable space economy.
Learn how we’re building the foundation for a sustainable space economy.
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