Should You Use Your 401k for a Ticket to Space? Exploring Investing in Space Tourism, Ep. 319

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.