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Experts Question Funding For New Space Policy Goals
The White House has announced a new National Space Transportation Policy, aiming to enable over 1,000 US space launches per year by 2030. The policy calls for expanded launch capacity, infrastructure investment, and interagency coordination. However, experts are questioning how the ambitious plans will be funded, with some estimating costs in the billions of dollars. The policy’s focus on commercial space mobility and logistics services may also require significant investment and resources. According to Breaking Defense, the policy’s implementation will depend on the ability of government agencies to work together and secure funding.