

Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy
The "New Space Age" has arrived, kicking off a bold era where science fiction becomes science fact. Join Torsten Hoffmann on a three-year dive into the stories of space visionaries, investors, and risk-takers shaping this uncertain, emerging period. Witness many challenges and breakthroughs as they push the boundaries of innovation and redefine humanity’s future in space.
The "New Space Age" has arrived, kicking off a bold era where science fiction becomes science fact. Join Torsten Hoffmann on a three-year dive into the stories of space visionaries, investors, and risk-takers shaping this uncertain, emerging period. Witness many challenges and breakthroughs as they push the boundaries of innovation and redefine humanity’s future in space.
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