Sophie Goguichvili

Space has matured into a domain driven by a greater number of actors—be it nations, private entities, or non-traditional actors—and we no longer need a telescope to see the critical importance of the “final frontier” as an economic driver. As the commercial space age progresses, there is tremendous potential for the emergence of novel space applications, especially if aerospace companies join forces with firms that have not previously ventured into the realm of space exploration. The United States must act now to avoid being left behind in a domain it so proudly pioneered.
