The Future of Space Technology | Stanford Emerging Technology Review (SETR)

The Space Race ignited a technological revolution that has fundamentally reshaped the daily lives of nearly every individual on the planet. From global positioning system satellites and the smartphones in our pockets to water purification systems, portable defibrillators, and ultrasound machines, countless technological breakthroughs are deeply rooted in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. As we stand on the brink of a new era in space technology, driven by increasing privatization and commercialization, the potential for equally transformative advancements is within reach. To learn more about emerging technologies and the Stanford Emerging Technology Review (SETR) click here: https://setr.stanford.edu/ To read the SETR Chapter on Space Tech, click here: https://setr.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/2023-11/SETR_web_09_Space.pdf To learn more about our contributing scholar, Simone D'Amico, click here: https://setr.stanford.edu/profiles/simone-damico Subscribe for news and updates in regards to the Stanford Technology Review: https://setr.stanford.edu/#subscribe