<p>➀ Global government investment in space exploration is projected to grow from $27 billion (2024) to $31 billion by 2034, driven by lunar and Mars missions;</p><p>➁ Lunar exploration funding is expected to rise from $12 billion to $15 billion, while Mars exploration grows at 11% annually with sample-return missions;</p><p>➂ The U.S. will dominate spending (63%), followed by China (22%) and ESA (6%), with 330 lunar missions planned between 2025-2034.</p>