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Is space the next investing frontier? BlackRock’s Reid Menge breaks down why terrestrial constraints, AI-driven demand and falling technology costs could mean portions of economic activity move into orbit. From powering AI with space-based solar to satellites serving multiple industries at once, the opportunity may be closer than many...

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