September 13, 2026 · Space-onomics by RoboMacro

☀️ Finance Slice Grows as NASA Share Climbs

Welcome back to the Space-onomics Brief!
US space-linked finance output rose again while NASA’s slice of federal resources expanded. Canadian space revenues held near record levels. Three charts show the shifts…all in a two(ish)-minute read.

US Space Finance Output Climbs to Fresh High

US space economy finance and insurance gross output reached a fresh high in 2023. That marks an increase from the prior year. The series record stands higher still. The gain comes as investor interest in space assets widens. One provider now commands a larger share of related financial activity while others adjust. The uptick signals steadier capital flows into launch and satellite projects. Grounded growth here supports broader industry planning.

NASA Budget Share Hits 0.31 Percent in Latest Year

NASA’s portion of total US federal budgetary resources reached 0.31 percent for fiscal 2025. The figure rose from 0.25 percent the year before. The record high remains 0.34 percent. A proposed NASA-led United States Space Academy would draw on this expanded base. The agency now commands a larger slice than in recent cycles. That shift could steer more resources toward education and exploration programs. Observers watch whether the higher share holds.

Canada Space Revenues Hold Near Recent Peak

Canada’s space sector posted total revenues near recent peaks in 2024. The total edged down from the previous year. The record high sits higher still. Steady North American demand supports commercial satellite services such as O3b mPOWER. Revenues remain well above earlier lows in the series. The benchmark shows resilience even as individual missions advance. Operators track whether the level stabilizes near recent peaks.

🛰️ Trivia of the Week

What was the trailing 12-month sum of IN-SPACe authorizations through August 2026? A) Low figure B) Mid figure C) High figure D) Peak figure

Last week's answer: C) High figure — the DISPLAY line lists the trailing 12-month sum at a notable level.

Space-onomics is a publication of RoboMacro. Charts: Makrognosis Space API. Data attribution: agency names shown per chart.