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| • | Keeping well in space. As space agencies contemplate sending humans to Mars, there’s growing concern about what traveling long distances will do to astronauts’ mental and emotional health. In a 2021 study, astronauts were slower to recognize emotions after two months of simulated weightlessness and more likely to interpret facial expressions as angry. Researchers have learned that growing vegetables can lift the spirits of crew members; they’re also exploring how VR may help explorers experience Earth’s comforts from far away. [CNN] | | | | • | To Uranus and beyond. The only visit humankind has made to Uranus was in 1986 via a robotic spacecraft. Although the planet is more than a billion miles from Earth, a distance that could take 15 years to travel, top US scientists are recommending a return trip. A limited understanding of ice giants Uranus and Neptune is hindering what we know about planetary science. While a mission to Uranus would carry a price tag of over $4 billion, it could attract the next generation of scientists, engineers, and leaders in space. [Bloomberg] | | | | • | A space renaissance. A golden age for space is at hand. Around the globe, commercial funding for space is at an all-time high, while advancements in technology have opened access to space for more countries and companies. But as the space economy expands, competition is increasing, with public and private stakeholders all jockeying for resources. At the same time, progress in the space sector has reached a point where commercialization is starting to outpace governance, finds a joint research effort from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum (WEF). | | | | • | Five key actions. By 2030, more than 100 countries may have space agencies and about 15,000 satellites could be in orbit, according to analysis by McKinsey and the WEF. As space grows more crowded, so too does the need for nations, sectors, and industries to collaborate on issues such as reducing space debris, managing space traffic, and providing critical infrastructure. Discover five actions leaders can take to realize the full potential of space, ensuring that it remains accessible—and safe—for all. | | | | — Edited by Vanessa Burke | | This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. | | You received this email because you subscribed to the On Point newsletter. | | | | Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 | | | |
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