[WIP] Fix failing GitHub Actions job 'sync'

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Thanks for asking me to work on this. I will get started on it and keep this PR's description up to date as I form a plan and make progress.

Fix the failing GitHub Actions job "sync"
Analyze the Actions logs, identify the root cause of the failure, and implement a fix.
Check run ID: 82503691012
Job URL: https://github.com/Rishet11/spaceatc/actions/runs/27879193640/job/82503691012