Tracking through the history of space sector management, a developing strategic direction can be discerned comprising four related movements:
Commercialisation:
The introduction of commercial enterprise to a sector previously characterized by state activity.
International Cooperation:
From inter-state rivalry to inter-state cooperation.
Utilization:
The move from an ideological philosophy to one of utility.
Paradigm Shift:
A major paradigm shift from the old ‘projects’ era to a new era of sustainable industry.