opinionApril 15, 2026
$100 Billion in Government Space Spending (2026): Who Invests Most and What It Returns
Governments worldwide spend over $100 billion annually on space. NASA, ESA, CNSA, JAXA, and ISRO each take a radically different approach. Here's the full breakdown of who spends what in FY2025/26, and which programs create the most commercial opportunity.