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The Dominican Republic is transitioning from a neutral stance to aligning with US geopolitics and the commercial space industry under President Abinader. The government authorized military operations at its capital city and military airport, facilitating the establishment of the Caribbean's first spaceport.

This development comes as satellite launch demand has doubled, coinciding with significant growth in US commercial space launches. A report from John Hopkins University indicates that the global space economy reached US$613 billion and is expected to reach US$1.8 trillion within ten years, driven by advancements in AI and computing. Investment for the Launch on Demand project is estimated at US$600 million to US$800 million.