The Space Economy

From orbital communications to launch infrastructure and satellites, the commercial space sector is growing rapidly. Goldman Sachs industry leaders assess the emerging trends and investment implications.

The Space Economy

From orbital communications to launch infrastructure and satellites, the commercial space sector is growing rapidly. Goldman Sachs industry leaders assess the emerging trends and investment implications.
#1
Global equity underwriter for the past decade¹
#1
M&A advisor in Aerospace for 2026²
$85B+
Lead left bookrunner on SpaceX’s historic IPO

Source: ¹ Dealogic as of June 30, 2026; ² Dealogic as of July 7, 2026

What Is Next for the Space Industry?

Insights, reports, and perspectives from our global businesses and research teams

INVESTMENT BANKING

Beyond the Horizon: A Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Defense and Space Tech

Goldman Sachs Exchanges

How Falling Launch Costs and AI Are Driving the Space Economy

Goldman Sachs Global Institute

The Second Space Age: How Markets, Technology, and Power Are Reshaping the Final Frontier

Markets

Will Space Stocks Outperform the S&P 500?

GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTMENT BANKING

Inside the SpaceX Deal

The Goldman Sachs deal team on what it took to execute the largest IPO in history

Talks at GS

​​Space, Satellites, and AI Integration

Conversations with leaders from across the industry on how the space economy is evolving

Talks at GS

Gwynne Shotwell: SpaceX’s Need for a Reusable Starship Rocket for Mars

Talks at GS

Chris Cassidy: Navy SEAL Turned NASA Astronaut

Talks at GS

Ellen Ochoa: Making History in Space

Talks at GS

Mark Kelly: The Spirit of Exploration