Space is becoming the world's next factory | The Next Big Thing

For decades, space has been about exploration, satellites and rockets. But what if its biggest opportunity is manufacturing? In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we explore how space is becoming a new frontier for industrial production. We speak with Jacques Fossey, CTO of BioOrbit, about how microgravity is opening up entirely new possibilities for manufacturing, particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. We discuss why certain medicines can be manufactured more effectively in orbit, how falling launch costs are making commercial space manufacturing increasingly viable, and why the next generation of space stations could become automated production facilities. The conversation also explores the future of in-space research, the role of SpaceX and commercial launch providers, and how manufacturing beyond Earth could reshape industries ranging from healthcare to advanced materials.