1、Strengthening Americas space supply chainBuilt for yesterday,igniting momentum for tomorrowMarch 202601 IntroBackground and space market dynamics 03Outlines accelerating space demand and the growing strain on the US industrial base 02 Why supply isnt keeping up 07Examines structural constraints,incl
2、uding cross-industry competition,geopolitical disruption,legacy systems,and underinvestment 03 Findings and recommendations 14Analyzes demand volatility,critical bottlenecks,and regulatory burdens,with targeted recommendations embedded throughout 04 Conclusions 48Reinforces the need for coordinated
3、action to build a more resilient and scalable space industrial baseTable of contentsThe space market grapples with a new era of growthThe US space sector is launching into an era of accelerated growth driven by commercial,civil,and national security priorities.The US has elevated space supply chain
4、resilience as a strategic priority.This white paper draws on public data and interviews with government agencies,prime contractors,and suppliers to assess current supply chain dynamics and develop targeted,actionable recommendations for strengthening the space industrial base.Background and space ma
5、rket dynamicsIntroduction01PwC3Strengthening Americas space supply chainStrengthening Americas space supply chain4PwC3,708objects were launched in the US in 2025(4,510 globally).1Demand growth is accelerating across the space ecosystemSpace activity is booming,placing unprecedented demand on launch
6、systems,satellite manufacturing,ground infrastructure,and supporting suppliers.Unlike previous growth cycles that were driven by a single mission class or customer segment,todays expansion is happening across commercial,civil,and national security programs.Some 3,708 objects were launched in the US