Space industry lacks workers needed to rebuild satellites lost in war: report
The U.S. does not have enough engineers, technicians and assemblers to rebuild military space assets destroyed in a war with China or Russia, per RAND.
Summary
The U.S. space industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, including engineers and technicians, necessary to replace military satellites lost in potential conflicts with China or Russia, according to a RAND report. This labor gap could impact national security and the country’s ability to maintain its technological edge in space.
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