NASA Budget Constraints Fuel Rise of Private Space Stations, Potential for Space-Related Crypto Investments

The International Space Station, a $100 billion collaborative marvel spanning 27 years of construction, faces retirement post-2030. Its demise sparks a new space race—not between nations, but private entities.

Four commercial space stations are already in development, led by ventures like Vast Space and Axiom alongside aerospace giants. Notably, publicly traded companies involved in projects like Orbital Reef—including Boeing and Sierra Space—create rare retail investment opportunities in the final frontier.

While the article mentions no specific cryptocurrencies, the privatization of space infrastructure could eventually intersect with blockchain-based projects. Tokenized satellite networks or decentralized space data marketplaces may emerge as this sector matures.