The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to study how abandoned factories, space centers, and military bases in rural areas could be converted into space manufacturing facilities or complexes. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary would publish guidance and send the study to Congress. The study would cover conversion costs, environmental concerns, local economies, workforce skills, possible funding, and national security, among other topics.
The bill does not itself convert any sites or provide funding for conversions. The study would examine possible effects on rural communities and workers, including training needs and partnerships with community colleges.
The bill does not state a cost for the study or provide conversion cost estimates. It directs the study to examine average conversion costs and possible funding or incentives.
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