Emerging Space Tech Still Needs Better Ways to Cross Valley of Death Experts Say

Despite Pentagon initiatives to accelerate space tech innovation, emerging technologies struggle to transition from demonstration to operational use due to unclear ownership, budgeting challenges, and industrial base constraints. Proposed acquisition reforms like portfolio acquisition executives and potential new 'program of merit' funding aim to better integrate and sustain small partner innovations into official programs.

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