Analysis
Challenges and opportunities for American national security
June 2025
The United States is home to an increasing ensemble of companies that build advanced space technologies, lunar moles with satellite service systems. These companies undertake missions once led by the government and the development capacities that the government does not yet provide. But limited profitability, export restrictions and free government services can limit growth unless targeted investments and intelligent policies help maintain a dynamic and secure sector of commercial space. This report explores the American technology of advanced space technology and highlights the challenges and opportunities that the state of the industry present for national security.