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Industry Leaders Warn Of Bottlenecks And Delays In Space Manufacturing
The US space manufacturing supply chain is facing significant challenges, including historic demand and pressure on suppliers, according to a new study by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The study found that nine critical components, such as rocket motor nozzles and optical intersatellite links, are in short supply, and that legacy regulations and budget instability are hindering innovation and investment. The AIA-PwC study proposes cooperation between government and industry to improve visibility and planning, as well as a review of legislative and regulatory requirements to address these issues, as reported by Breaking Defense.