The new space economy (NSE) signifies a transformative era in which private enterprises increasingly take the lead, shifting the space sector from government dominance to a thriving commercial ecosystem. As the market for the NSE continues to grow, it offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to innovate and adapt. This article delves into the categorization of emerging business model types and archetypes tailored to this evolving landscape. It further examines the strategic shifts required for traditional firms to recalibrate their offerings and highlights critical factors for successfully implementing innovative business models in this rapidly changing environment.
HeinA, Bruce RoseteC. Space-as-a-Service: A framework and taxonomy of-as-a-service concepts for space. International Astronautical Congress, 2022.
3.
LicataRJ, MehtaPM. Uncertainty quantification techniques for data-driven space weather modeling: Thermospheric density application. Sci Rep, 2022; 12(1):7256.
4.
ElsaesserA, BurrDJ, MabeyP, et al.Future space experiment platforms for astrobiology and astrochemistry research. NPJ Microgravity, 2023; 9(1):43.
5.
PataneS, JoyceER, SnyderMP, et al.Archinaut: In-space manufacturing and assembly for next-generation space habitats. In AIAA SPACE and astronautics forum and exposition, 2017: (p. 5227).
DavidianK. Operationalizing the definition of “Commercial Space”. Acta Astronautica, 2022; 198:541–549.
8.
MeurisseA, CarpenterJ. Past, present and future rationale for space resource utilisation. Planetary and Space Science, 2020; 182:104853.
9.
SandersGB. Space resource utilization: Technologies and potential synergism with terrestrial mining. Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM). 2015 Convention (No. JSC-CN-33117).
10.
CilliersJ, HadlerK, RaseraJ. Toward the utilisation of resources in space: Knowledge gaps, open questions, and priorities. NPJ Microgravity, 2023; 9(1):22.
