While the Pentagon's push to rebuild the nation's industrial base has centered on missiles, munitions and shipyards, another set of vulnerabilities is emerging: the supply chain that underpins U. S. Military satellites.
A surge of private capital into commercial space ventures has created the perception of a revitalized sector.
The agency's acting director, GP Sandhoo, said at the SmallSat Symposium in February that supply chain constraints continue to hurt the program after seemingly routine control systems failed to pass the necessary inspections, revealing the struggle government and commercial operators face.
