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Business · Small business · published 2026-08-26 · via Fortune

Deloitte report estimates moon-based economy could generate up to $566 billion by 2050

A Deloitte study projects the lunar economy could produce between $343 billion and $566 billion by 2050, with potential to exceed $1.1 trillion if technologies like water-ice rocket fuel and orbital data centers mature. The report, based on interviews and over 400 model inputs, highlights that non-aerospace companies such as Prada and Oakley are already entering the space sector. It outlines necessary infrastructure including transportation, energy, and life support systems for lunar operations.

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