What Happened
Primes Claim High Volume Capacity But Component Makers Describe Long Waits
At the World Space Business Week in Paris, executives from Thales Alenia Space and MDA quoted high factory production rates, with targets of up to two satellites per day. However, component makers described full lines and long lead times, with some citing waits of up to 18 months for certain parts. The industry’s ability to meet growing demand for satellites may be constrained by these supply chain bottlenecks, as reported by SatNews.