Report: Space Manufacturing Technology Report (NASA/DOD/DOC 2023)

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Synopsis

Here is a summary of the key points from the report:

Overview

• Report submitted to the National Space Council in December 2023 by NASA, Department of Defense, and Department of Commerce
• Focuses on growing and strengthening the space manufacturing industry and workforce in the US
• Includes 14 recommendations across 5 areas:

1. Prioritizing investments in emerging space manufacturing technologies
2. Expanding public-private partnerships and Manufacturing USA institutes
3. Exploring regional funding for space technology hubs
4. Identifying synergies with federal programs like Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
5. Meeting rising workforce demand through education and development

Key Technology Areas

• Additive manufacturing, advanced materials, robotics and automation, digital manufacturing, clean/sustainable manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, hypersonics

Recommendations

• Create inventory of capabilities, gaps, and activities in space manufacturing technologies
• Convene national consortium for communication on opportunities and needs
• Leverage international collaboration
• Support roadmap on space manufacturing to clarify priorities and gaps
• Evaluate creating new Manufacturing USA institutes focused on space
• Partner on funding opportunities for space manufacturing entrepreneurship and infrastructure
• Offer workforce development services for space manufacturing across MEP National Network

Summary

The report aims to accelerate US capabilities in space manufacturing technologies while growing the space industrial workforce. It focuses on public-private partnerships and aligning investments to support the needs of the emerging space economy.