Hot Off The Press: #2 Space Manufacturing
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The Advent of Space Manufacturing
When it comes to space, we often overlook its commercial potential. We tend to focus on rocket launches or the iconic status of astronauts and cosmonauts while widely overlooking what can actually be done in space. The rise of SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and many others raised a lot of questions about what we could do in space as accessing it suddenly became a whole lot cheaper and not solely exclusive to bureaucratic institutions. This question was recently highlighted to us at Futurama after we read about the renewed interest in Asteroid 16 Psyche after it was estimated to contain $700 quintillion worth of gold. To put that in perspective, that would give every single individual on earth about $93 Billion. Not bad right? But what if I told you there is more potential to space than satellites, astronauts, and the ISS. What if I told you that space could enable us to create things that are simply impossible on earth and force us to rethink manufacturing entirely. Imagine advanced materials that are as light as balsa wood and 7 times stronger than steel, or bio-printed organs that could rid our society of a need for organ transplants. No, we didn’t watch too many science-fiction movies. This is real and it’s just around the corner.
In our newest issue of Futurama, we explore the advent of the space manufacturing industry and dig deep into its history, inflection points, and the underlying science that makes it attractive. We also explore some of the frontrunners in the industry that are leaving a trail of breakthroughs in their tracks, and the different paths that are being paved. Get the report and stay ahead of the curve!
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