The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration (CDSE) is a U.S. space advocacy organization comprised of over 50 space industry businesses and stakeholders. It focuses on ensuring continued U.S. leadership in space exploration, science, and technology through sustained government investment. Based in Washington, D.C., the Coalition advocates for policies and budgets that support human space exploration, including NASA's Artemis program, and promotes international cooperation in space activities. Key members include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Aerojet Rocketdyne.
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Allen Cutler, president and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, emphasized the urgency for the United States to lead in lunar exploration ahead of China.
Frank Slazer was named President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, effective May 17, 2021.
The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration supports the 2020-10-01 top-line increase for NASA, supports the Artemis program, and endorses a robust STEM program at NASA.
The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation support the proposed increase in NASA spending to achieve a human lunar landing in 2024 and call for the White House and Congress to develop an overall budget and plan.
The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration said that launching a fully-outfitted Orion to the moon using commercial vehicles would require at least two launches of heavy-lift vehicles.