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Moon Economy: $566B Value in Unknown Future
28 Aug
Summary
- Deloitte values a potential lunar economy at $566 billion by 2050.
- Infrastructure for space is estimated at $282 billion, enabling further growth.
- Governments are increasingly acting as anchor investors, de-risking space ventures.

A new report from Deloitte estimates the potential value of a lunar economy, projecting figures up to $566 billion by 2050 under an accelerated growth scenario. The study, "Building the Lunar Economy," highlights two key value pools: core lunar infrastructure and the commercial applications it enables. Core infrastructure, including transportation, energy, and communications, is estimated at $282 billion through 2050, with transportation alone accounting for $206 billion.