NASA Launches Artemis II To Kickstart The Trillion-Dollar Lunar Economy
It took 54 years for humanity to finally find the keys and U-turn around the moon. After “losing” the OG technology, Artemis II blasted off yesterday as the latest step toward a multi-planetary society. It’s a practice run before attempting a moon landing in 2028 — aiming to “win the second space race” against China.
- NASA’s $100B program serves as the opening act for a “lunar economy” — setting the foundation for a permanent base with science labs and human habitats by 2036.
- SpaceX is leveraging mission momentum for a massive IPO this summer — targeting a $1.75T valuation to build lunar factories that could cost trillions of dollars.
Infinity, and beyond: Don’t catch the “lunar fever” just yet. The trade requires a steady hand, and PitchBook analysts warn that high-margin ventures like asteroid mining and space-based data centers are still 15 years away. For now, the real money remains in Earth-focused tech like satellites and defense names, including Intuitive MachinesLUNR, FireflyFLY, and NorthropNOC. Still, it doesn’t hurt to remember — with such astronomical potential, returns might take a light-year.