In the field of competitors in the global “NewSpace” economy, American companies appear to be maintaining a capability and technology development advantage over both European and foreign entities.  The latest “Buy America” White House Executive Order issued January 31st, 2019 will strengthen this lead, likely bringing procurement, additional manufacturing, new research and innovation, and space launch missions all home to the United States.  However, even before the crafting and release of President Trump’s latest “Buy America” Executive Order, the tables were turning in favor of America’s competitive space advantage. Late last year, Popular Mechanics published an interesting article entitled “How American Space Launch Left Europe in the Dust.”  Among other things regarding the future of space, the article noted that our “space industry is booming, and not everyone is excited about it,”...(Read Full Article)