1、 Space Manufacturing Technology Report Submitted to The National Space Council December 20,2023 Prepared by:National Aeronautics and Space Administration Department of Defense Department of Commerce 2 Executive Summary On September 9,2022,Vice President Kamala Harris convened the Biden-Harris Admini

2、strations second National Space Council meeting at the Johnson Space Center in Houston,Texas.This meeting focused on advancing Administration priorities including expanding space science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)education and workforce,human space exploration,and rules for commerc

3、ial novel space activities.To harness the full potential of space,Council members underscored the need to grow,diversify,and strengthen our Nations space-related industries and workforce.It was agreed that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA),Department of Defense(DOD),and Departm

4、ent of Commerce(DOC),within 180 days from September 9,2022,would develop recommendations to ensure the space sector is included in federal programs,such as Manufacturing USA1,to accelerate the Nations capabilities in manufacturing space technologies while ramping up capacity to meet rising workforce

5、 demand in the space industrial base(SIB).This report focuses on five areas and includes 14 recommendations that are actionable by NASA,DOD,DOC,and other federal departments and agencies.When implemented,these recommendations will lead to increased understanding of existing infrastructure and identi

6、fication of current capabilities and future needs for space manufacturing.Cognizant entities will support and,where necessary,establish new partnerships between federal departments and agencies,industry,private sector organizations,and academia domestically and internationally.Stakeholders will incu