Space Exploration
The cost of launching a kilogram into orbit has fallen 98% in 20 years, entirely because of private companies like SpaceX. This has opened space to commercial activity — satellite internet, Earth observation, GPS, weather forecasting — that was impossible before.
The second-most active orbital launch provider in the world after SpaceX. Operates the Electron rocket for small satellites and is developing the larger Neutron rocket. Also makes spacecraft components sold to other space companies. A pure-play on commercial space.
Building a satellite network that provides broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile phones — no special equipment needed. Partners include AT&T, Verizon, and Vodafone. If successful, it would connect the 3 billion people who currently have no internet access.
Operates the world's largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites, photographing the entire planet's surface every day. Sells this data to governments, agricultural companies, financial firms, and intelligence agencies. Unique dataset no competitor can replicate.
Scores 10/10 for Lunar Exploration. Also relevant to Space.
Scores 10/10 for In-Space Manufacturing. Also relevant to Space.
Scores 10/10 for Urban Air Mobility.
Scores 9/10 for Satellites. Also relevant to Space.
Scores 9/10 for Space. Also relevant to Earth Observation.
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