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SNAPSHOT: Global space economy

The global space economy totaled $546 billion in 2022, 8% higher than 2021 — and it could reach $772 billion by 2027, according to Space Foundation analysis.

2020s is the busiest decade for Moon landings in 50 years

The Intuitive Machines Odysseus lander captured this image from the surface of the Moon during its approach to the landing site. Credit: Intuitive Machines

In the span of six months from 2023 to 2024, three countries landed spacecraft on the Moon, and many more are in the works.

Budget proposals deny increases to NASA, Space Force

Workers install a massive NASA sign at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which later saw layoffs of more than 500 employees in cost-cutting.

Federal space budgets would shrink in 2025 under a March proposal issued by President Joe Biden. The budget, which comes after several years of spending increases on space programs, has been tied to NASA layoffs and program delays.