Self-directed IRAs can include alternative assets in the private space and defense sectors, which encompass a range of aerospace-related assets and defense technologies, according to a recent blog article by Next Generation Trust Company. The firm provides full account administration and asset custody for self-directed IRAs and other plans, and its article outlines the growing opportunities for investors in these fields.
Jaime Raskulinecz, CEO of Next Generation, noted that with space infrastructure becoming a vital national security and economic priority, self-directed investors can build portfolio diversity by including investments in private space and defense technology sectors. The article lists several aerospace-related investments, such as private equity funding in private aerospace companies, specialized platforms focusing on venture-backed defense tech startups, and space infrastructure and hardware. Other alternative assets include satellites and missile-defense systems, AI integration into space hardware and defense intelligence, cybersecurity and data analytics, companies involved in research, manufacture, or sale of defense or aerospace products or services, dual-use technologies with military and civilian applications, and on-airport real estate and aviation infrastructure.
The industry is experiencing significant growth and investor interest. According to the article, Reuters reported that investments in the sector hit record levels in 2025, with private investment growing 48% to $12.4 billion, including $3.8 billion in the final quarter. Additionally, Morgan Stanley's Space Team estimates that the global space industry, currently around $350 billion, could skyrocket to over $1 trillion by 2040.
Raskulinecz emphasized that investors should thoroughly research governmental regulations before choosing an aerospace-related investment. Due diligence is crucial for any private placements or private equity firms under consideration. The full article is available at https://shorturl.at/WvJDu. More information about Next Generation Trust Company can be found at https://www.NextGenerationTrust.com.
