Space Exploration & Technology - The industry is engaged in a race to the moon, competing with China, aiming to establish a base there [1] - Energy technology is deemed critically important for lunar and Martian endeavors [1][2] - Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in studying the feasibility of related technologies [2] Strategic Direction - The industry is transitioning from studying to deploying technology to make lunar and Martian missions a reality [2] - Sustaining life on the moon is considered a crucial step towards missions to Mars, highlighting the importance of the technology [2]