SpaceX's dominance of the emerging space economy bears a striking resemblance to the power once exercised by colonial-era trading companies, according to new research.
Elon Musk’s firm, SpaceX, accounted for 75% of space launches last year, prompting Cambridge academics to warn of unchecked corporate power.
“Each successful mission allows SpaceX to become faster and more cost-effective, pushing competitors further to the periphery each year” – Dr Alessio Terzi
In the media
BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight (starts 17 mins), Corriere Della Sera (Italy), El Pais (Spain), La Vanguaria (Spain), Project Syndicate, The Guardian, The Times, The Times, University of Cambridge, World Service Newshour (38 mins 40 sec)
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