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Beyond the Shuttle: How U.S. Space Tech Became Private
From rockets to satellites to mining the moon—space is now a business.
To the moon, for profit: America's private space race
With NASA shifting toward public-private partnerships, private space tech is booming. This piece explores SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and dozens of smaller firms shaping orbital infrastructure. Experts weigh in on economic opportunity, risk, and what it means for national policy.
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NASA (2024). *Commercial Spaceflight Briefing*; BryceTech (2023). *Space Startup Landscape*; FAA (2023). *Launch Licenses and Safety Report*; MIT AeroAstro (2024). *Private Aerospace Trends*; SpaceNews (2024);
By Staff
1 min read · March 29, 2025