The report recommended the Defense Department consider “anchor tenancy” for such companies, becoming the largest customer.
“Without consistent government demand, many U.S. commercial space firms that offer valuable defense applications may not survive,” Wilson said.
“With the right funding and approach, DOD can ensure it can use these assets for defense purposes in the longer term.”
Such support could be less expensive for the government than trying to develop similar capabilities on its own while supporting the U.S. commercial space industrial base.
Aerospace report recommends greater DOD support of commercial space capabilities
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