With foundries and forges a critical choke point for aircraft production and servicing, we outline steps to help OEMs partner more effectively and unclog the jam.
The commercial space sector represents a tremendous opportunity for a diverse range of public and private sector organizations. Governments are looking to spur growth in space, and organizations such as NASA and the European Space Agency are leading the way in the commercialization of space. Incumbent space industry companies are taking advantage of new technologies that will give them a competitive edge here on Earth, while other businesses are seeking to leverage the benefits of space-based technologies. Meanwhile, there’s a new breed of companies built around satellites, spaceports, and orbit infrastructure. BCG is uniquely positioned to help clients across industries achieve their commercial space goals and explore new possibilities that may have once seemed impossible.
How We Support the Commercial Space Industry
The space economy is taking off, but that doesn’t mean players will have an easy time launching their business. We provide consulting to space industry leaders, and we work with governments, established companies, and new market entrants to unlock opportunities in space industry areas across the value chain—from strategy and infrastructure to operations and end-user services.
In today's new space age, our mission is to advance a responsible and sustainable space economy, generate deeper insights about our planet, and enable scientific discovery. BCG’s space sector consulting experts—which include former space executives, engineers, technologists, and manufacturing leaders—have the experience and insights required to help clients realize powerful opportunities in the space industry.
We assist clients with the commercialization of space by providing a wide variety of industry-leading services:
Commercialization of Space Activities
Our experts understand market dynamics and requirements and can help organizations overcome their challenges and realize their growth objectives. We help our clients develop value propositions and business cases for opportunities in space industry, and we help them prepare for execution with commercial space industry implementation plans.
Corporate Strategy
Our teams analyze the market landscape, create strategic plans, and test and implement solutions. Together with clients, we establish the right market positioning to achieve goals as varied as launching pilots, deploying capital, and even building entire businesses.
Space Sector Acquisition Strategies
Our experts use market data to assess the economics of an acquisition, build leverage, and set and achieve long-term targets. We proceed methodically, system by system, to determine the underlying tactics and right price points for success.
Operational and Cost Performance Solutions
We establish performance baselines, define target objectives, develop interventions, and test and implement solutions. Our experienced teams leverage industry-informed best practices and interventions to turn vision into reality for commercial space industry players.
Investment Strategies
We advise governments and companies on market dynamics and emerging investment trends in the space sector, and we support investment decisions in new space companies and space technologies.
Organizational Transformation
Our goal is always to ensure agreement and momentum on transformation projects. Our teams align on purpose and mission, design an organization model, and build a rigorous project management office that can perform to deliver transformation objectives.
Digital Transformation
Our teams know how to scan an organization’s business models and processes to find opportunities for digitization. We develop holistic strategies that optimize infrastructure and digitize priority enterprise processes, while engaging senior leadership throughout the transformation.
People Advantage Strategies
We bring deep expertise to addressing key human capital challenges, including strategic workforce planning, talent management, and recruitment and retention. We help organizations compete in a market where a diverse and technically strong workforce is required for success.
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ある国の宇宙関連組織は、ミッションプログラム支援のためにコスト効率を向上させたいと考えていました。BCGは、中核的な支出領域を調査し、組織機能の総費用を特定し、パフォーマンスのばらつきや改善余地に関するインサイトを提供すると同時に、実際のコストをとらえてマッピングするツールを開発しました。この取り組みにより、コストの追跡が17%向上し、この機関は450万ドル相当のリスクを削減できました。
打ち上げ市場で定評のある宇宙基地は、競合企業に遅れずついていくために効果的に規模を拡大し、10年間で打ち上げインフラを3倍成長させることを目指していました。BCGは、重要なアセットとサービスを効果的に収益化するためのプライシングツールの開発を支援しました。価格交渉の助けとなるこのツールを利用することで、ミッション当たりの収入が6倍に増加する可能性があります。
ある新しい軍事宇宙機関は、15か月以内での組織構造の立ち上げという任務を負っていました。この新組織は、高い効率性や迅速な意思決定を可能にするために、前身の組織よりもリーンであることを期待されていました。BCGは、予定より5か月前倒しで組織構造全体を設計する支援を行うと同時に、すべての職務に対して役割を明確に定義して、以前の組織モデルから概ね8つの組織階層を排除しました。
ある大手衛星メーカーは、複数年にわたるコスト構造最適化の取り組みの遂行に苦労していました。この企業を軌道に戻せるよう支援するために、BCGのエキスパートはプロジェクト・マネジメント・オフィス（PMO）を設置し、ガバナンス・プロセスを強化しました。この企業は、明確なオーナーシップ、簡素化された意思決定プロセス、創造的なトラブルシューティングに新たに焦点を合わせることで、当初のトランスフォーメーション目標を12%上回る成果を達成しました。
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BCG Announces Collaborations with NASA and USRA to Launch a GenAI Lab for Science and Engineering
We are privileged to work with NASA’s Ames Research Center and the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) to launch a GenAI lab for science and engineering. Harnessing the talents of innovators with decades of experience advancing the state-of-the-art in AI, we are pioneering the critical research and development necessary to propel new Earth science technologies forward—and take our global impact to new heights.
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Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites are evolving rapidly, with new applications and huge market potential. Governments need the right regulatory framework to capitalize.
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