Energy for Space: Department of Energy's Strategy to Advance American Space Leadership (FY 2021-FY 2031)
Abstract
The United States is facing an increasingly diverse and competitive environment in the commercial and military exploitation of space. A growing number of nations are seeking to venture into space, and our adversaries are energetically pursuing commercial and military advantage in this domain. The current National Space Strategy, National Space Policy, and Space Policy Directives (SPDs) call for a reinvigorated, whole of-nation approach to advance Americas leadership in space-based science, technology, commerce, and security. U.S. priorities include returning American astronauts to the Moon for the long-term, followed by human exploration missions to Mars and beyond; ensuring an unfettered ability to operate in space by deterring, countering, and defeating space-oriented threats to U.S. security; and reforming regulatory frameworks and pursuing international cooperation to foster growth in space commerce. Americas leadership in space will depend upon developing advanced, space applicable technology, through our own U.S. efforts and in partnership with nations and international space agencies that share our values and interests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 06, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1134010
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Energy