2024 should be a remarkable year of achievements in the space industry. AI is benefiting the satellite industry by enhancing the on-orbit efficiency of platforms. Industry CollaborationNASA and the Space Development Agency (SDA) have played a vital role in nurturing a vibrant industrial base of collaborative commercial space companies in the United States. By looking beyond traditional large contractors to deliver technology rapidly, governments have helped transform the space industry. Strategic alliances will continue to develop and intensify in the space industry.