Space Investment Analysis: 2024 in review
This discussion, led by Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation’s vice president of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, includes Mariel Borowitz, an associate professor at Georgia Tech, Justin Cadman, an investment banker and partner at Quilty Space, and Ian Christensen, director of private sector programs at Secure World Foundation.
The discussion highlights the investment activity in the space sector throughout 2024. The panelists delve into topics including:
Investment Activity: The panel reviews significant investments and mergers and acquisitions in the space industry, noting a trend towards increased investment despite economic challenges.
Economic Conditions: Discussing how different sectors within the space industry are experiencing varied economic conditions, with some facing layoffs while others are hiring more aggressively.
Regulatory Frameworks: The importance of developing regulatory frameworks to ensure space sustainability is emphasized in light of the increasing number of satellites being launched.
Future Prospects: The panelists discuss the future of the space economy, highlighting areas such as in-space manufacturing and on-orbit servicing as potential growth markets.