Space Strategy 51. The Next Space Race: Chapter 4 and 5
Apr 11, 2025
Explore the alarming indicators of declining U.S. supremacy in space, from underinvestment to bureaucratic delays. Discover the critical need for strategic reforms to uplift American interests. Delve into the U.S. Space Force's evolving mission, facing modern military challenges while safeguarding space assets. Learn about the imperative for cohesive policies to boost competitiveness against global rivals. The discussion highlights public-private partnerships as key to a booming space economy and future innovations, all crucial for maintaining America's leadership in the cosmos.
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Decline of American Space Primacy
- American space primacy has eroded due to bureaucratic inertia and lack of clear goals.
- Despite public support, political will and funding for space have declined significantly since the Cold War.
High Returns on Space Investment
- U.S. space investments have yielded massive economic and technological dividends.
- GPS alone generates $70 billion annually, greatly exceeding the military budget for the Space Force.
Chinese Space Ambitions
- China views space as vital to national power and economic growth.
- Its ambitions include military satellites and emerging markets like lunar and asteroid mining.
