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      Space business models

      When space exploration first started, missions were predominantly government-led. In recent years, however, many NewSpace companies have started building and operating hardware in space, while others leverage the data and services available.

      Already in 2020, many multi-national businesses from sectors including agriculture, financial services, government and logistics are investing in the space sector and understanding how it can add value to their businesses on Earth.

      By 2030, we expect this will grow considerably. The space industry is forecast to be worth US$600 billion by 2030, with secondary space industries having the most to gain.

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      30 Voices on 2030 – The future of space

      The future of space. Communal, commercial, contested.
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      As I was growing up, I always used to wish I was born in the Apollo era because I figured that was the prestigious and best time there was in space. But I honestly believe today is that time, because you just see so much innovation.

      Peter Beck

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      Key predictions

      Every business will be a space business.

      Multinational co-operation, while challenging, will drive the peace dividend.

      Manufacturing in space will be real and viable.

      Long-established terrestrial industries will build a presence in space.

      The leading space businesses of 2030 are startups today.

      Government will be a customer of civil space business.

      The speakers

      Dylan Taylor

      CEO and Chairman, Voyager Space Holdings

      Chris Boshuizen

      Operating Partner, Data Collective VC

      Peter Beck

      CEO and Founder, Rocket Lab

      Carissa Christensen

      Founder and CEO, Bryce Space and Technology

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      Jacob Hacker
      Jacob Hacker

      Space Industry Lead, Manager

      KPMG Australia

      Space Industry

      KPMG can help connect, support, and advise industry, government, and academia on domestic and global space endeavours.
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