Space, the next business frontier?

Space has inspired imagination and innovation for ages. Today, that same curiosity is driving a new wave of industry. In this episode of Take on Tomorrow, we explore how momentum is building within the space economy—and what it takes to turn moon-shot ideas into real-world impact. 

We speak with Josh Western, CEO and co-founder of Space Forge, a company using the unique conditions of orbit to manufacture advanced materials. He explains why making things in space could unlock possibilities that simply aren’t achievable on Earth. 

Gabriele Capomasi, a Strategy& Partner with PwC Italy, zooms out to explore the bigger shift underway. From the growing investment in space infrastructure and manufacturing to rising geopolitical and security needs, new forces are accelerating the development of the space economy. 

And businesses may be more connected to that economy than they realise. Space technology already underpins critical systems on Earth—including navigation, communications, financial transactions, agriculture, and emergency response. As new industries and players enter the sector, those connections are only growing. So what happens when space shifts from frontier to foundation? Which ideas will truly take off? 

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