The $1.8 Trillion Space Opportunity with Hugh Lam

Equity Mates Investing Podcast · May 14, 2026 · 37m

The space economy isn’t some far-off sci-fi bet, it’s already a US$630 billion industry powering the way we communicate, navigate and forecast weather.

Bryce and Ren are joined by Betashares investment strategist Hugh Lam to unpack falling launch costs, satellite internet, data-as-a-service, defence, tourism, SpaceX hype and why ETFs may offer a diversified way to access the theme.

In this episode:

00:00 — The US$630 billion space economy

01:32 — Betashares launches Australia’s first space ETF

02:19 — Hugh Lam’s first investment

04:02 — How to think about the space economy

05:32 — Falling…