Nagesh Bhushan Chuppala The space economy comprises all commercial activities that generate value from the development, launch, operation, and utilization of space‑related assets. It stretches far beyond the traditional “satellite‑telecom” model and now includes a wide array of sectors: Segment Core Activities Typical Revenue Streams Launch Services Rocket manufacturing, payload integration, launch‑site operations Per‑kilogram launch fees, dedicated‑mission contracts, ride‑share pricing Satellite Manufacturing & Services Design/build of communications, Earth‑observation, navigation, and scientific satellites; in‑orbit servicing Sale of satellite units, leasing bandwidth, data‑as‑a‑service (DaaS) Ground Infrastructure Ground stations, telemetry‑tracking‑control (TT&C), data‑centers, antenna networks Subscription fees for data downlink, network‑access charges Space‑Based Data & Analytics Remote sensing imagery, climate monitoring, maritime tracking, agriculture intelligence S...