The Space Force released a 19-page commercial space strategy on April 10 in Colorado Springs, promising a more integrated government-commercial space architecture. The strategy involves greater reliance on private systems but lacks detail on funding.
The document outlines action steps and near-term goals, focusing on priority areas for commercial partnership such as satellite communications and tactical surveillance. However, it briefly mentions funding needs without specific details.
Implementation of the strategy includes efforts on collaborative transparency, operational and technical integration, risk management, and emerging technology. Changes to existing processes and new initiatives will be fleshed out in a planning ordnance.
The Space Force aims to increase awareness of commercial capabilities, adjust policies for integration, and mitigate risks for commercial firms. It also plans to scout emerging technology and collaborate with innovation organizations.
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman admitted the strategy lacks granular detail but sees it as a tool to drive process change and shift priorities to invest in commercial systems.
