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U.S. Space Budget Report

May 6, 2021 Anthony Imperato , Peter Garretson, Richard M. Harrison Defense Technology Program Brief
Related Categories: Science and Technology; SPACE; NASA; China

America is not funding space at a level commensurate with its promise or importance.  Although the initiatives of a separate Space Force and NASA’s Artemis program give the illusion of a healthy space budget, in reality both military and overall space spending are significantly below pre-sequestration and Cold War era levels. This report summarizes the current state of federal spending on space, providing findings and recommendations to Congress...

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