The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

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AE Industrial Partners

he Private Equity Powerhouse Orchestrating Space Commerce Consolidation

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Mike Turner
Aug 14, 2025
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Introduction

In the rapidly expanding space economy, where satellite constellations proliferate and commercial space activities surge, one private equity firm has emerged as a dominant force in shaping the industry's future: AE Industrial Partners. Founded in 1998 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, AE Industrial Partners has methodically built a $6.4 bill…

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