Satellite
AI
Commercial Space
Space Policy & International Cooperation
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
Payload
• Mark Boggett
Space in 2026: commercial build‑out, on‑orbit AI and sovereign partnerships set an inflection point
2026 could be an inflection year as commercial expansion, on‑orbit AI integration and sovereign partnerships converge to redefine the space economy. From private stations and constellation scale‑up to earth‑independent AI and national data‑sovereignty drives, these trends will reshape procurement, operations and market structure across civil, commercial and defense space.
