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The space economy’s next frontier is in ground infrastructure, Northwood Space CEO says

The space economy is expanding rapidly, with a surge in satellite launches and spacecraft manufacturing.

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The space economy is expanding rapidly, with a surge in satellite launches and spacecraft manufacturing. According to Bridgit Mendler , CEO of Northwood Space, this growth is triggering an "infrastructure building era"...

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Northwood Space is focused on building the ground segment, which links Earth and space. Celsius , a popular energy drink, is facing a high-stakes...

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  • Northwood Space is focused on building the ground segment, which links Earth and space.
  • Celsius, a popular energy drink, is facing a high-stakes legal investigation into its marketing practices.
  • Andrew Yang is building a new startup, Noble Mobile, which pays users to use their phones less.
  • Cybercriminals have claimed to have breached the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of over 100 organizations.
  • A fast-casual chain is launching its biggest expansion yet, while Wendy's and Pizza Hut close hundreds of stores.

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The space economy's growth has significant implications for various industries, from telecommunications to navigation. The cybersecurity breaches highlight the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data. The innovative business models, such as Noble Mobile, demonstrate the potential for new approaches to addressing social issues.

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The economics are switching. You can see that that is leading to adoption and market share from major parts of the economy." — Bridgit Mendler, CEO...

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"The economics are switching. You can see that that is leading to adoption and market share from major parts of the economy." — **Bridgit Mendler**, CEO of Northwood Space
"We're trying to create a new paradigm where people can make money by using their phones less." — **Andrew Yang**, Founder of Noble Mobile

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$3.2 billion: The estimated value of the space economy by 2025.

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  • ****$3.2 billion:** The estimated value of the space economy by 2025.

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  • Who: Bridgit Mendler, Andrew Yang, Celsius, Northwood Space, Noble Mobile
  • What: Space economy growth, cybersecurity breaches, innovative business models
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The space economy is expected to continue growing, with new opportunities for innovation and investment. Cybersecurity threats will remain a concern, and businesses will need to prioritize robust security measures. The innovative business models, such as Noble Mobile, will continue to shape the way we think about social issues and economic growth.

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The space economy’s next frontier is in ground infrastructure, Northwood Space CEO says

** The space economy is expanding rapidly, with a surge in satellite launches and spacecraft manufacturing.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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The space economy is expanding rapidly, with a surge in satellite launches and spacecraft manufacturing. According to Bridgit Mendler, CEO of Northwood Space, this growth is triggering an "infrastructure building era" in space. Speaking at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, Colorado, Mendler emphasized the need for network routing and ground segment infrastructure to support the increasing number of satellites in orbit.

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  • Northwood Space is focused on building the ground segment, which links Earth and space.
  • Celsius, a popular energy drink, is facing a high-stakes legal investigation into its marketing practices.
  • Andrew Yang is building a new startup, Noble Mobile, which pays users to use their phones less.
  • Cybercriminals have claimed to have breached the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of over 100 organizations.
  • A fast-casual chain is launching its biggest expansion yet, while Wendy's and Pizza Hut close hundreds of stores.

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Why It Matters

The space economy's growth has significant implications for various industries, from telecommunications to navigation. The cybersecurity breaches highlight the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data. The innovative business models, such as Noble Mobile, demonstrate the potential for new approaches to addressing social issues.

What Experts Say

"The economics are switching. You can see that that is leading to adoption and market share from major parts of the economy." — **Bridgit Mendler**, CEO of Northwood Space
"We're trying to create a new paradigm where people can make money by using their phones less." — **Andrew Yang**, Founder of Noble Mobile

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  • ****$3.2 billion:** The estimated value of the space economy by 2025.

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  • Who: Bridgit Mendler, Andrew Yang, Celsius, Northwood Space, Noble Mobile
  • What: Space economy growth, cybersecurity breaches, innovative business models
  • Where: Global, with a focus on the United States

What Comes Next

The space economy is expected to continue growing, with new opportunities for innovation and investment. Cybersecurity threats will remain a concern, and businesses will need to prioritize robust security measures. The innovative business models, such as Noble Mobile, will continue to shape the way we think about social issues and economic growth.

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