SpaceX’s rapid growth, led by Elon Musk, underscores the role of space-based communications technologies in AI adoption. The company’s Starlink — a network of thousands of satellites serving millions of customers — is planning an IPO that could be valued at around $1.7 trillion. That such a massive valuation is even being discussed testifies to the excitement around the demand for space assets in communications. With the global space economy exceeding $626 billion in 2025, the sector appears to be entering a structural, technology-driven expansion phase