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Goldman Predicts $1.8 Trillion Space Economy by 2035

August 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Goldman Sachs projects $1.8 trillion global space economy by 2035.
Over $55 billion invested in space ecosystem in 2025.
First quarter 2026 saw record $36 billion investment.
Aerospace companies raised $89 billion through IPOs since 2025.

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Strategic Implications

This projection may indicate a significant shift in the space industry, with private capital and public-market funding driving growth. The expected consolidation around key layers such as launch, manufacturing, and orbital infrastructure suggests that companies controlling these areas could capture disproportionate returns, which could lead to a more competitive landscape.

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What Happened

Investment Surge Fuels Growth In Global Space Market

Goldman Sachs has released a report titled ‘The Second Space Age,’ projecting the global space economy to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. The firm cites collapsing launch costs, surging private capital, and public-market funding as drivers of this growth. The space industry is seeing significant investment, with over $55 billion flowing in during 2025 and a record $36 billion in the first quarter of 2026. According to the report, aerospace companies have raised $89 billion through IPOs since 2025, with Space Exploration Technologies Corp’s Nasdaq debut in June raising roughly $75 billion. This growth was first reported by Benzinga.

Source | Originally Published: August 18, 2026

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