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.
TL;DR
- 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.