Thailand is positioning itself to capture a share of the emerging $1.8 trillion global space economy (60 trillion baht by 2035) by joining China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission through NARIT and NASA's Artemis program through GISTDA. The government is planning new infrastructure including a Thai spaceport to leverage its equatorial location, while supporting private sector development of satellite and advanced space technologies. The space race between the US and China is driving rapid technology advancement and creating supply chain opportunities for supporting industries.