Space
The global space industry is opening new markets and transforming our economy. Valued at nearly $450 billion and growing, the space industry is driving exhilarating technological progress that is helping advance many other industries, such as telecommunications, defense, bioscience, manufacturing, and energy exploration.
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How Nuclear Power Could Transform Space Exploration
Amy C. Roma, Global Energy Practice Leader at Hogan Lovells, outlines the use cases of nuclear power in space at the Global Aerospace Summit 2024.
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Every day, more businesses are considering the commercial potential of space. The U.S. Chamber is working closely with government and industry leaders to turn potential into a reality. We are advancing public-private collaboration needed to support space exploration and commercial and private aerospace travel as well as to create guidelines for managing traffic and commerce. We are also helping government leaders shape smart regulations to drive innovation and growth in this emerging sector so people, businesses, industries, and economies everywhere can benefit from the limitless possibilities of space.
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This transition paper highlights the defense and aerospace priorities of the Chamber's DAEC members. It was formally submitted to the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense on February 16th, 2021 with the accompanying letters linked below.
OSD Overview:
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a final rule this week making significant changes to the Buy American Act. You can read more on the shift here.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, on the Nomination of Lloyd Austin to be Secretary of Defense.
OSD A&S:
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OSD A&S:
OSD A&S: Spike in COVID has not changed the work force levels in the Pentagon at the moment. Operating with a ceiling of 80% and most likely will drop to a ceiling of 60% next week. Most in DoD continue to work remotely regardless of restrictions. Will get an update on the vaccine progress at each meeting. New PD DPC John Tenaglia taking over from Kim Herrington who just joined the MIBP staff. Big week of engagements for MIBP at various events. Next meeting Wednesday December 2nd.
Great nations and their leaders seek a claim upon history. Whatever the outcome of the coming election, the president will be given the awesome responsibility to send Americans back into deep space. And this time, to stay.