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The two trillion dollar opportunity

Author
Alex MacDonald, Mike Massimino, Mike Greenley
Published
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://next-giant-leap.simplecast.com/episodes/the-two-trillion-dollar-opportunity-A_Fb_ZBS

You might not know it, but you interact with space technology countless times on a daily basis. In fact, the space economy has become so ubiquitous that some estimate that its value could reach as high as $1.8 trillion by 2035. On this episode of Next Giant Leap, hosts Mike Massimino and Mike Greenley are joined by Alex MacDonald, former Chief Economist at NASA. They discuss the surprising history of private investment in the space industry, the many reasons for the current boom, and how you might get a job in the space world.

Hosts: Mike Greenley, Mike Massimino

Guest: Alex MacDonald


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