Operational Energy in Space

Published Aug. 31, 2024
By Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy (SAF/IEN)

TOPIC SPONSOR: Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy (SAF/IEN)

Operations in space are highly constrained by energy, from movement and maneuver to fires. How can we design and operate spacecraft that have fewer constraints and can sustain operations in space over longer time periods and with more effectiveness?

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