Karen Jones

Space economist and technology strategist at the Aerospace Corporation specializing in space policy and launch site planning, author of the paper 'Spaceportopia: A Primer for Successful Launch Site Planning.'

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 8min

The Space Show Presents Karen Jones on spaceports!

Karen Jones, space economist and technology strategist at The Aerospace Corporation, shares a primer on realistic spaceport planning. She discusses demand forecasting, launch congestion and efficiency, failed spaceport projects, offshore launch practicality, and the tension between visionary hype and grounded economic analysis. The conversation highlights regional compatibility, clustering, and the need to tame irrational exuberance in space infrastructure planning.

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