Why Every Company Needs a Space Strategy
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Europe stresses independent access to space, pointing to Ariane 6 and several micro‑launcher teams aiming for first orbital launches this year; satellites already feed Google Maps, weather forecasts and rapid before/after disaster imagery (Mayotte). A satellite‑based deforestation detector called Starling uses AI to meet upcoming EU reporting rules. Investors expect in‑space manufacturing to be commercially viable in 5–10 years for advanced materials and biomanufacturing. Panelists give a window for the first human on Mars between 2030 and 2042.
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