IL49: The Space Economy Is No Longer Science Fiction ft. Rainer Zitelmann

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Rainer Zitelmann, to discuss his book New Space Capitalism: The Entrepreneurial Path to the Stars. We discuss why government-funded space programs were initially successful but also why the future of space exploration, and the space economy, will be driven by private companies. Dr. Zitelmann explains what he believes to be the key driver of unlocking the economic potential of space and why it’s conceivable that ventures such as space tourism, orbital data centers and asteroid mining might be listed on the stock exchange. This is a conversation for everyone who wants an early look at an industry that is about to “take off”! ----- 50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE ----- Follow Niels on Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube or via the TTU website . IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here . And you can get a free copy of my latest book “ Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio ” here . Learn more about the Trend Barometer here . Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast. Follow Kevin on SubStack & read his Book . Follow Rainer on Instagram and read his book. Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Why incentives may explain why humans stopped going to the moon 01:07 - Kevin introduces Dr. Rainer Zitelmann and New Space Capitalism 02:47 - How childhood fascination with space led to a lifelong interest 05:45 - Why Apollo succeeded and why it may have been a historical exception 09:22 - The Space Shuttle program and the limits of government-led innovation 13:50 - How SpaceX changed the economics of launch services 20:32 - Why private property rights may be essential for space capitalism 24:36 - The legal uncertainty around owning land and resources in space 32:23 - How Mars settlement could be financed through private ownership 42:49 - Asteroid mining, space resources and the business case beyond Earth 48:06 - Space tourism and why early innovation often starts with the wealthy 53:51 - How investors might think about the emerging space economy 58:27 - Why space capitalism is no longer science fiction Copyright © 2025 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved ---- PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey: 1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here 2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here 3. Other Resources that can help you And if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click Here Privacy Policy Disclaimer

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This episode was published on May 27, 2026.

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