LAP S08 - Brendan Rosseau: Space Economics, A New Frontier for Entrepreneurial Innovation
LAP S08 - The Business of Space (Apr, 2025)
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28m
In this sharp and forward-looking talk, Brendan Rosseau—a strategist at Blue Origin and Harvard Business School fellow—breaks down why the space economy is accelerating and what it means for entrepreneurs. From NASA’s bold shift to private partnerships to the massive cost drop in launching payloads, Rosseau reveals how space is becoming a high-impact business domain.
Learn how satellite internet, Earth observation, and commercial space stations are redefining industries—and why every company should start paying attention now. This is space not as science fiction, but as smart business strategy.
Takeaways:
• Reusable rockets have slashed costs and unlocked new ventures
• Satellite connectivity will reshape global access and operations
• Earth observation enables real-time decision-making at scale
• Entrepreneurs can enter the space economy without launching rockets
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