The White House has recently released the National Security Science and Technology Strategy on August 31, focusing on competition in science and technology related to military capabilities and national security.
Key Points:
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Priority Areas: The strategy highlights three areas critical for the U.S. to maintain battlefield dominance, with a particular emphasis on space. It calls for technological superiority and the ability to monitor and counter threats from low-Earth orbit to cislunar space.
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Enabling Technologies: To ensure U.S. dominance in space, several key technologies are prioritized:
- Cost-effective, reusable space launch capabilities
- Advanced power generation and propulsion for space vehicles
- Innovative thermal management solutions
- Access to cislunar space and exploration of novel orbits
- In-space assembly and aggregation
- Biotechnologies applicable to space
- Technologies that enable crewed spaceflight
For an in-depth review of the strategy, consult the full document here.
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