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2010.
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| Summary/Abstract |
The world has been utterly transformed by space technology and space systems. In the 21st century, we rely on the incredible capabilities they provide us for tasks from the most mundane to the most profound. Every moment of every day, even though we are unaware of its presence, we are engulfed in an invisible digital torrent that streams in two directions, from space to Earth and back again. This ever-present inundation links us to the satellites that serve us, connecting our world in a way that defies imagination. But our nation is not guided by a grand, overarching space strategy. This paper outlines the reason such a strategy is mandatory, the obstacles we must overcome, and the factors we must include in our strategy.
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