The Air Force plans to unveil a new mission statement within the next two weeks. The new statement is still under wraps, but we are told it includes a phrase being used lately by new Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne: “deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States in air, space, and cyberspace.” Sources tell us that the new mission statement is two-pronged: emphasizing unique USAF capabilities and a commitment to joint action.
The Space Development Agency wants to launch hundreds of satellites into low-Earth orbit over the next few years—and thanks to a new contract, it now has a way to get rid of some when their service life is over.
