China, Russia satellite threats expose U.S. engineer shortage, Rand study finds
The U.S. faces a "severe" shortage of qualified engineers and technicians needed to rebuild or replace satellites targeted by China or Russia in a theoretical 21st-century war in space, according to a major new report from the Rand Corp.
A report by the Rand Corp. highlights a severe shortage of engineers and technicians in the U.S. This lack of personnel is a critical concern for rebuilding or replacing satellites. Such a need could arise in a future conflict in space, particularly if China or Russia were to target U.S. satellites.
- The U.S. faces a severe shortage of qualified engineers and technicians.
- This shortage impacts the ability to rebuild or replace satellites.
- The concern is related to potential threats from China or Russia in a 21st-century space war.
- The findings are from a major new report by the Rand Corp.
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