The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) that provides objective analyses on space issues to sponsors across the federal government. It serves as a trusted advisor to organizations such as the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, NASA, and the National Space Council. IDA's expertise includes policy analysis, science and technology assessments, and space economy and commercial market analysis, contributing to U.S. leadership and sustainability in space.
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Mark Lewis joined Mike Griffin’s office in November 2019 after working at the Institute for Defense Analyses and serving as a faculty member in the University of Maryland Department of Aerospace Engineering.
The Institute for Defense Analyses’ Science and Technology Policy Institute performed a study concluding it is unlikely that a commercial space station could generate a profit in 2025.