State of The Space Industrial Base 2022

The stakes in the race to industrialize space may turn out to be incredibly high: the next Industrial Revolution may very well occur there. This US government document provides an essential status update.This document is a report on the state of the space industrial base in 2022, discussing the current state of the space industry and its challenges and opportunities. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between government and industry, as well as a clear and cohesive long-term vision for space. The report also addresses the growing competition from China and the importance of continued investment and innovation in the industry. It concludes with recommendations for improving the US space industry and ensuring its future success, including increased collaboration and investment in STEM education and workforce development.This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes five types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; four essays to increase viewpoint diversity: Formal Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.