The Space Race: From Apollo 11 to Elon Musk

The space race has evolved from a US-Soviet rivalry to a domain dominated by private companies. The number of space launches has surged from two in 1957 to over 450 recently. Satellites are now used in innovative ways, such as monitoring retail footfall and assessing commodity outputs. Over the past 50 years, space has become a valuable resource for businesses, despite its vast and largely unexplored nature.

In what ways are companies utilizing satellites for business purposes?

What does the last 50 years reveal about humanity's understanding of space?