Space economy investment to top $100 billion for the first time

Investment in the space economy could exceed $100 billion this year for the first time, according to analysis by Space Capital. SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, rising defense demand and the need for new infrastructure are drawing more capital into the sector.

• Space investment set to top $100 billion in a year for the first time
• Drivers: SpaceX IPO, defense demand and new infrastructure
• Figure comes from investment firm Space Capital