Private space race accelerates: Innovation opens the final frontier
The sky is not the limit. Space was once the dream of nations, now it’s the ambition of innovators.
From Neil Armstrong’s first steps to today’s private pioneers, the journey has transformed. Companies are redefining access to orbit, connectivity, and exploration at a fraction of the cost. The stars are aligning for a new era of collaboration and discovery. And banks are helping turn these bold visions into reality.
Watch this 99seconds episode in which our space expert Edison Yu explains the role banks play in space projects, and why the sector is particularly attractive right now.
Video: How the stars are aligning for the space economy. Explained in 99seconds
About Edison Yu
Edison Yu from Deutsche Bank Research is passionate about everything that happens in the air and beyond. At the flagship Deutsche Bank Global Space Summit, held annually in November since 2022, he helps bring together major players from the space industry and institutional investors to exchange ideas and foster collaboration. The summit has become an established event, drawing in over 100 companies last year. Edison is also known for his podcast series “Making Sense of Space”.
Discover all research from Edison Yu at Deutsche Bank Research.
This page was published in February 2026.
Volker Klak
… loves to see people joining for the greater good and hopes that challenging projects not only bring stars together but also unite the global community.
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