Self Assessment Guide for the Executive Earthling

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2024-10-01 01:00:07

This collection of articles focuses on what is important for senior business leaders outside of the space industry to be aware of, to evaluate, and to anticipate what new capabilities and price-points may be feasible in the coming years. Grounded with a plethora of illustrative case examples looking retrospectively and prospectively, readers will develop a better sense of notable areas of progress associated with the Space industry and its growing impact across multiple sectors. Furthermore, a practical guide is included for business leaders to self-assess relevance of various Space indicators to the upcoming needs of their organizations.

Captivating stories about space-faring species traveling the galaxy make for appetizing entertainment, but they belie the substantial capabilities of the Space industry. These capabilities are enabling for business leaders of traditional industries here on Earth. ‘Earthling’ industrial sectors face shared day-to-day challenges of running organizations, maintaining employees, sustaining supply chains, and a myriad of other executive priorities.

Space is no longer just the playground of the stars, whether of the celestial or celebrity variety. Compelling new capabilities in Earth sensing, zero-gravity manufacturing, and other novel capabilities will reshape industries on our planet. As the line between our world and the vastness of space blurs, it’s crucial for leaders to tune in rather than to ‘space out’.