Should You Cash Out Your 401k for a Ticket to Space?
This week on The Capitalist Investor, we launch into the fast-growing space economy—from space tourism hype to real investment opportunities. Derek opens with a hilarious hypothetical: should you drain your 401k to buy a $450,000 Virgin Galactic flight? Spoiler: probably not—but the question sparks a deeper dive into space tech, exploration, and where savvy investors are looking.
Dave and Derek explore:
- Why space exploration matters: from national security to saving humanity
- Everyday tech that came from NASA (LASIK, memory foam, firefighting tools)
- Top space-focused ETFs like ARKX and companies like Intuitive Machines (LUNR)
- Why SpaceX is still out of reach—and how to prep for when it’s not
- Is space the next survival frontier... or just another billionaire’s playground?
Whether you’re into rockets, returns, or the reality behind space hype—this episode breaks it down with insight and humor.
🎧 Listen now and give your portfolio a little rocket fuel.
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