Moonshots or Money Pits? The VC Reckoning in Space

Space is moving from headline-grabbing missions to real commercial infrastructure — but the investment question remains: which ventures are true moonshots, and which are money pits?

This panel takes a technology-first look at where value is actually being created today: from enabling technologies and end-to-end solutions to the emerging promise of space manufacturing. We’ll explore what it really takes to build defensible companies in orbit and on the ground — and where investors see credible paths to revenue in a sector known for long timelines and high capital intensity.