Oxford Space Initiative

‘The Commercial Revolution of Space: Unleashing the Final Economic Frontier’ The space industry is undergoing a commercial revolution, and it's not just about space tourism or Mars colonies—at least not yet! From ambitious startups cleaning up space junk to industry giants like SpaceX, Astroscale, etc., the space economy is evolving rapidly. And it’s becoming an increasingly important source of value across industries, fuelled by innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Join us for an insightful event as we explore the dynamic transformations and future possibilities of this rapidly growing sector hosted by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Our special guest speakers, Matthew Weinzierl, faculty member at Harvard Business School and Brendan Rosseau, co-author of ‘Space to Grow’, will dive into the real stories behind the space revolution. Learn how entrepreneurs are making space more accessible than ever, and what opportunities lie ahead for businesses—and society—in this untapped market. We'll also dive into insights from their soon-to-be-released book, Space to Grow, which explores the exciting transformation and future possibilities of the space economy. Date: 31 October 2024, 16:30 – 17:45 UK Time Location: Online (Zoom) Hosts: Marc J Ventresca and Oğuz Karasu, PhD, Oxford Space Initiative. #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfSpace #Tech #SpaceExploration #BusinessGrowth

What an incredible week at the 4th Oxford Smart Space: Building the Next Space Age, organised by the Oxford Space Initiative at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This weeklong course brought together top minds from academia and industry to explore the future of the space economy. Led by the Director and co-PI of the Oxford Space Initiative, Professor Marc J Ventresca, our journey through space commerce was enriched by insights from distinguished guests and the engaging questions posed by our MBA students. A special thanks to The Karman Project, whose fellows provided real-world perspectives that expanded our understanding of the global space economy. This video features key voices shaping the future of space: faculty convenors, the Managing Director of the Karman Foundation, our students, alumni, and inspirational guest speakers. We invite you to watch and learn from these remarkable individuals who are driving the space industry forward. Thank you to Professor Marc J Ventresca and our dedicated team for making this event possible. #Space #OxfordSpaceInitiative #SpaceIndustry #SpaceEconomy #SpaceGovernance