State of The Space Industrial Base 2020 - J. Butow - Bog

Fresh on the creation of United States Space Force in December 2019, three key organizatons met to secure the United States future in space: Space Force, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Defense Innovation Unit. This report answers the key question, "After Space Force: Now what?"

This document is a summary report titled "State of the Space Industrial Base 2020" which discusses the current state of the space industry in the United States. It includes insights and recommendations from a workshop that brought together voices from the federal government, industry, and academia. The report highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the US in maintaining its leadership in space, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the need for a strong national vision and the importance of government support and private investment in the space industry. The document also provides information on the current state of the space industrial base, potential courses of action for the US government, and the role of public-private partnerships and international collaboration. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the space industry in the United States and the need for action to sustain US economic and military leadership in space.

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