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The global space industry is opening new markets and transforming our economy. Valued at nearly $450 billion and growing, the space industry is driving exhilarating technological progress that is helping advance many other industries, such as telecommunications, defense, bioscience, manufacturing, and energy exploration.
Space Economy: 4 Trends to Watch in 2022
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The space economy is booming, with some estimates projecting it to reach $1 trillion by 2040. Here are four trends that will shape the commercialization of space in 2022.
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Every day, more businesses are considering the commercial potential of space. The U.S. Chamber is working closely with government and industry leaders to turn potential into a reality. We are advancing public-private collaboration needed to support space exploration and commercial and private aerospace travel as well as to create guidelines for managing traffic and commerce. We are also helping government leaders shape smart regulations to drive innovation and growth in this emerging sector so people, businesses, industries, and economies everywhere can benefit from the limitless possibilities of space.
Artemis, Orion, and The Next Era of Human Deep Space Exploration
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Space Coalition discussed the programs and people that will drive the next era of human deep space exploration.
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Dec 20, 2021Space Economy: 4 Trends to Watch in 2022The space economy is booming, with some estimates projecting it to reach $1 trillion by 2040. Here are four trends that will shape the commercialization of space in 2022.
- Oct 19, 2021Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors
Class Deviation 2021-O0009 was recently released by DPC. The Deviation implements the requirements of Executive Order 14042 – Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. The actions directed by the Executive Order will ensure parties who contract with the Federal Government provide adequate COVID-19 safeguards in workplaces with individuals working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract or contract-like instrument. The class deviation mandates all service contracts, including construction, above the S
- Oct 08, 2021DAEC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF FY22 NDAA
DAEC Executive Summary on the NDAA for FY22 is available
- Oct 08, 2021Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memoranda of Understanding and the Buy American Act
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this paper do not constitute legal advice. They have been prepared by private citizens, and are not official views of any government agency. Official guidance regarding Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memoranda of Understanding is the responsibility of the U.S. Government. Readers may wish to consult their legal counsel for further analysis and insights.
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- Oct 06, 2021DLA Demand Forecast to Industry Associations
- Sep 21, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on the FY22 NDAA
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Sep 15, 2021September 15 OSD COVID Conference Call Notes
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Sep 15, 2021The Economic Potential of Space Travel for BusinessesThe growth in space exploration and the private aerospace business opens up a host of economic possibilities, from new markets for businesses to job opportunities for people.
- Sep 14, 2021OMB meeting specific to mandated vaccination requirements for contractors
OMB Call September 14th 2021, regarding EO for vaccines—"Path out of Pandemic Plan”
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- Sep 13, 2021Keith Webster to participate in the Joint Chief of Staff's Industry Day
On Wednesday, September 22, Keith Webster, President of DAEC, will participate in the Joint Chief of Staff's Industry Day at the Smart Center at Joint Base Andrews. The Vice Chairman has announced an Industry Day to discuss the Joint Force’s work on the Joint Warfighting Concept and in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC). It will consist of briefings by senior Joint Staff leaders, and be held at the SECRET//NOFORN level. Gen Hyten plans to deliver opening remarks and take questions.