Space is the Boundless Arena for Transformation

Abstract

Portions of the space industry are moving at light speed, with benefits for Earth, and for new innovations in industry, while in other areas there are shifts that need to occur. This editorial explores the transformational impact of space exploration on industry from the perspective of an industry expert for human spaceflight training and engineering. As such, advances that are possible in human spaceflight training and engineering are discussed, thereafter space engineering transformations with benefits to Earth, and last, industry transformations in a selection of sectors including healthcare, orbital downmass services, materials, law and finance, and space tourism. The author concludes with a discussion of our shared duty preparing for this future, extending from global contributions to the individual.

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