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Commercial Space Stations, Chickens and Eggs, and Demand for Activity in Low-Earth Orbit

By: Matthew C. Weinzierl and Brendan L. Rosseau
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:26
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Abstract

With the International Space Station set to retire in January 2031, NASA has made clear its desire to transition to commercially-led space stations in low-earth orbit (LEO). But the history of commercial station attempts has been fraught, characterized by a lack of demand and a string of failed ventures. The recent space renaissance and the concomitant surge of entrepreneurial space activities has brought renewed optimism about the possibility of commercial stations. Will commercial stations finally succeed, or will the US be faced with a potentially disasterous capability gap in LEO?

Keywords

Entrepreneurship; Opportunities; Business Model; Travel Industry; Transportation Industry

Citation

Weinzierl, Matthew C., and Brendan L. Rosseau. "Commercial Space Stations, Chickens and Eggs, and Demand for Activity in Low-Earth Orbit." Harvard Business School Case 722-059, March 2022. (Revised March 2023.)
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Matthew C. Weinzierl

Business, Government and the International Economy
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