The Journal of Space Commerce

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The Private Space Habitats Revolution

A Strategic Analysis for the Near-Term Orbital Economy

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Mike Turner
Aug 29, 2025
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The private space habitats sector has emerged as a defining opportunity in the commercialization of low Earth orbit, driven by the imminent retirement of the International Space Station and a surge in B2B demand for orbital research and manufacturing capabilities. With the global space habitats market valued at $269.3 milli…

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