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Survey of Research and Literature Related to the Competitive Advantage of the Commercial Space Industry in the Global Market
As the space industry transforms from a government-driven to market-driven industry, it is increasing critical that the U.S. retain not only an indigenous space manufacturing and operations capability, but also a globally competitive industry. The commercial space industry is an essential component of the U.S. economy as a whole with the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation reporting that the commercial space transportation and enabled industries generated $208.3 billion in economic activity and employed over one million workers in 2009. Initial interest in the development of space-based systems and vehicles focused on enhanced national security capabilities and exploration initiatives for national prestige during the Cold War-era. Space technologies rapidly evolved into "dual-use" technologies that are vital enablers of commercial functions as well as products sold in the global market. The focus of this paper is an analysis of existing research and literature related to the competitive advantage of the U.S. commercial space industry. Existing studies and literature explore and assess a range of variables influencing the competitive nature of U.S. space firms in the areas of space transportation, satellite manufacturing, ground systems, telecommunications, remote sensing, and related industries. Variables studied to date include international and domestic agreements and regulation, government policies related to industry development through acquisition, import and export restrictions (e.g. International Traffic in Arms Regulations), privatization of government systems for commercial operation, and labor concerns related to the availability of space experts. It is critical to the continued success of the U.S. commercial space industry that predictor variables influencing industry growth and competitiveness outcomes in the global market are identified and characterized such that firms may appropriately manage business threats and opportunities. This paper will present an overview of existing literature and identify knowledge gaps.
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