THE SPACE ECONOMY AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | New Space Economy

Infographic titled explaining cluster dynamics, the four-stage growth pathway, ingredients of a cluster, signs of growth, regional acceleration methods, and a key takeaway on connected specialized assets.

HOW DO SPACE ECONOMY CLUSTERS FORM AND GROW?

Infographic titled showing the space-to-Earth value chain from space infrastructure through data connectivity and applications to economic and social value, plus value sources, beneficiary sectors, regional impacts, and a key takeaway on converting space capabilities into local products and services.

HOW DOES THE SPACE ECONOMY CREATE VALUE ON EARTH?

Infographic titled showing procurement role, four-step pathway, demand areas, benefits, good practices, and key takeaway on using government purchases for space market growth.

HOW CAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT STIMULATE REGIONAL SPACE MARKETS?

Infographic on attracting space companies and investment, with sections covering attraction principle, four-step site selection framework, company evaluation factors, investment attractors, regional tools, and key takeaway on competitive growth advantages.

HOW CAN A REGION ATTRACT SPACE COMPANIES AND INVESTMENT?

Infographic describing how Earth observation data is collected, analyzed, combined with local information, and used by industries for monitoring, risk management, reporting, and improved decision-making.

HOW CAN EARTH OBSERVATION STRENGTHEN REGIONAL INDUSTRIES?

Infographic summarizing how entrepreneurship can develop regional space economies through a four-stage startup cycle, essential resources, regional support programs, and outcomes including jobs, investment, research commercialization, diversified clusters, and innovation.

HOW CAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATE A REGIONAL SPACE ECONOMY?

Infographic explaining a four-stage regional workforce pathway from awareness and education to work-based learning and retention, with schools, employers, agencies, and community groups supporting initiatives such as internships, apprenticeships, dual credit, reskilling, and industry-led curricula.

HOW CAN REGIONS BUILD A SPACE-READY TALENT PIPELINE?

Infographic summarizes how physical facilities, digital connectivity, testing and operations, and enabling institutions support regional space economy clusters, with examples of infrastructure types, growth effects, and regional investment priorities.

WHAT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS A REGIONAL SPACE ECONOMY CLUSTER?

Infographic about the role of satellite connectivity in regional economic development. It states that satellite internet can provide reliable, high-speed access where terrestrial networks are limited, unreliable, or costly, then shows a pathway to enable digital services, include people and organizations, and grow economic activity. Sections list applications such as remote business operations, telehealth, education, public safety, transportation and logistics, and smart infrastructure; benefits such as digital inclusion, stronger services, business continuity, workforce access, and rural competitiveness; and actions including mapping underserved areas, coordinating public investment, engaging providers, supporting anchor institutions, and promoting adoption.

HOW CAN SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY EXPAND REGIONAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY?

Infographic describing a four-step regional approach to finding companies with space-relevant capabilities, assessing their readiness, and connecting them to space supply chains.

HOW CAN REGIONS IDENTIFY HIDDEN SPACE-CAPABLE COMPANIES?