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US pushes space chipmaking initiative to counter China’s technological rise

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Washington, June 12 A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing in space, arguing that the United States risks falling behind China in a critical area of advanced technology.The proposed Semiconductor Superiority Act, which has been introduced by Republican Senator Ted Budd and Democratic Senator Michael Bennet, would clarify that semiconductor manufacturing facilities operating in low-Earth orbit are eligible for tax incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act.Supporters of the measure say the legislation would remove uncertainty for companies investing in microgravity-based semiconductor production and help the United States compete with China, which lawmakers…

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