Commercialization of Space

Image by Keith Powers via FlickrThe commercialization of space will have profound impacts on several non-related industries.  For example, a commercial space flight to an orbital hotel will affect the food industry, the textiles industry and the materials industry.  Other industry groups affected will be the capital markets, insurance and securities groups.

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