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In late February, Americans got a thrill when the United States landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time since 1972. It was a reminder of the possibilities that can come from space exploration.  

It also clarifies to investors that the business of space is no longer science fiction. And if you're a growth-oriented investor, space stocks offer a place to deploy capital where it's not competing with AI dollars.  

When many investors think about space stocks, they think about the satellites vital to applications ranging from our day-to-day communications to national security. Do you think it's an accident that the U.S. launched Space Force in 2019 and that other countries are racing to create their own space defense agencies?  

However, as the lunar landing reminds us, this sector has other-worldly (pun intended) potential. In fact, Goldman Sachs predicts that the global space industry will be valued at over $1 trillion by 2040.  

But the last couple of years have reminded investors that it costs money to build rockets and the rest of the infrastructure that will form the foundation of a space economy. This is to say that the growth in this sector is not likely to follow a straight line.  

Nevertheless, it's becoming hard to ignore this sector entirely. That's one of the best parts about investing in space stocks. There are stocks for all kinds of investors. If you have a lower risk tolerance, there are several large-cap companies that are safe ways to invest in this sector. On the other end of the spectrum, more risk-tolerant investors can look at some small-cap moonshots with the opportunity for outsized returns. 

Rebecca McKeever
InsiderTrades.com

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