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GAO flags satellite costs, launch risks in Space Force portfolio

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The Government Accountability Office has raised concerns about the Space Force's satellite programs. According to SpaceNews, the watchdog flagged ballooning costs for missile-warning satellites, digital engineering gaps, and workforce reductions that could slow critical launches. The GAO warned that these execution risks threaten the timely deployment of defense systems vital to national security.

Source: https://spacenews.com/gao-flags-satellite-costs-launch-ri...

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