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Washington Must Expand Launch Capacity to Counter China
The US must rapidly restore its space power to counter China’s growing capabilities, according to a recent commentary. The Trump administration has identified space as a priority area for US technological superiority, and the Space Force has demonstrated rapid launch capability. However, the US faces challenges in expanding its launch capacity, with the Federal Aviation Administration warning of potential bottlenecks. The commentary was originally published by RealClearDefense and made available via RealClearWire.