The Guardian
May 5, 2022 - 17 min
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Space is open for business, and it’s not just a billionaire market. Branson and Bezos have recently visited space. Whilst it has drawn criticism from many, an overlooked aspect of these announcements is that space is ready for commercialisation. Ashlee Vance reveals why the orbital economy is in the midst of an investment frenzy, as a range of businesses plan to make their fortunes in an extraterrestrial environment.