The Space Economy at a Glance 2026

The Space Economy at a Glance 2026 is a flagship publication by the OECD analyzing the rapid transformation of the global space sector into critical economic infrastructure. The report highlights how public civil and defense budgets, alongside shifting commercial market dynamics, drive innovation across satellite communications, Earth observation, and launch capabilities. It evaluates modernized public procurement models, entrepreneurship support systems, emerging deep-tech frontiers such as AI and space nuclear power, and critical regulatory challenges surrounding low-Earth orbit sustainability and supply chain security.