US Lacks Workers to Rebuild War-Damaged Satellites
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The US space industry lacks sufficient engineers, technicians, and assemblers to rebuild military space assets destroyed in a potential war with China or Russia, according to a RAND report. This shortage could impact the country's ability to maintain its space capabilities during a conflict. The report highlights a critical gap in the US space industry's workforce.
The shortage of skilled workers in the space industry could compromise US military space capabilities in the event of a war, making it difficult to rebuild and replace damaged satellites. This underscores the need for investment in workforce development and training programs to address this critical gap.
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