How Will the Future of Rockets and Missiles Impact Our Lives?

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As the technology that humanity uses for space and defense continues to evolve, the rocket and missile propulsion system market is rapidly growing. According to DataM Intelligence, the market size, estimated at approximately $38.7 billion in 2024, is expected to grow to around $77.6 billion by 2032. So, how will this trend change our future?

1. Today’s News

Source:
Advanced Rocket and Missile Propulsion Systems Market Size, Share & Growth Forecast 2025–2032 | DataM Intelligence

Summary:

  • The global rocket and missile propulsion system market is experiencing rapid growth.
  • With increased defense budgets, the demand for hypersonic missiles is expanding.
  • The competition in commercial space development is boosting market expansion.

2. Considering the Background

In recent years, many countries have focused on strengthening their defense capabilities. This is due to growing international tensions and security uncertainties. Additionally, commercial space development is becoming more active, with private companies seeking access to space. How do these movements relate to our daily lives? For instance, advancements in space-related technology also affect services we use daily, such as telecommunications, weather observation, and GPS. Against this background, how will the evolution of technology change our future?

3. What Will the Future Look Like?

Hypothesis 1 (Neutral): A Future Where Space Travel Becomes Commonplace

As a direct change, advancements in technology will make space travel more accessible. This will expand the tourism industry beyond Earth to space, making space hotels and lunar tours commonplace. At the same time, new businesses focused on extraterrestrial living may emerge, potentially altering our work styles and lifestyles.

Hypothesis 2 (Optimistic): A Future with Significant Development in Sustainable Technology

By evolving high-efficiency propulsion technologies, energy usage will decrease, leading to environmentally friendly space development. This may result in technological innovations progressing while reducing the burden on the Earth’s environment and contributing to the establishment of a sustainable society. Our values might also shift towards coexisting with the Earth.

Hypothesis 3 (Pessimistic): A Future Where Security is Diminished

As technological advancements concentrate on military purposes, new threats may arise. This could escalate international tensions and threaten security. As defense technologies evolve, our sense of safety and peace in our lives may also be undermined.

4. Tips for Us

Ideas for Thinking

  • Pay attention to the daily news to see how technological advancements impact our lives.
  • Consider what choices we can make towards building a sustainable society.

Small Practical Tips

  • Select energy-efficient products and reassess energy consumption in daily life.
  • Be conscious of living in an environmentally friendly way, engaging in recycling and reuse actively.

5. What Would You Do?

  • Would you actively engage with the possibilities brought by new technologies?
  • Will you find and practice small things you can do for a sustainable society?
  • Will you participate in social discussions about the risks posed by technological developments?

What kind of future did you envision? Please let us know through social media quotes or comments.

Jun Sasaki

Solo entrepreneur running StudyRiver — a future-focused media platform.
Mostly on Youtube & Instagram. Happy to follow back! From Japan.

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