The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its "Energy for Space" strategy - an outlook of policy recommendations to further the agency's role in powering the next generation of space exploration.
- in space-applicable technology for future U.S. space missions and grow U.S. space commerce.
The plan highlights the key roles that the DOE innovation enterprise can play in addressing the types of large-scale, complex R&D challenges inherent in the new U.S. space policies. This includes the National Laboratories’ multidisciplinary science and technology workforce and unique instruments and facilities, coupled with the collaborative relationships with other U.S. government research centers, universities, and private sector entities.
For more, see the full " Energy for Space " strategy plan.
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