US Space Force

Senate Weighs in on Space Force Transfers, Procurement

Nov. 15, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
The Senate Appropriations Committee’s version of the fiscal 2021 defense spending bill looks to continue shaping the young Space Force with provisions on personnel and acquisition. Lawmakers are offering the Space Force $2.6 billion for operations and maintenance, $2.2 billion for procurement, and $10.4 billion ...

Space Force No. 2 Returns to Work After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Nov. 13, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Space Force Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson returned to work at the Pentagon on Nov. 9 following a nearly two-week quarantine period to recover from the coronavirus. Thompson tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 28 after being in close contact with ...

Space Force Plans for New Intel Hub, More Training

Nov. 9, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
New Space Force guidance directs the service to create entities like a National Space Intelligence Center, begins to set benchmarks for improving the force, and offers insight into future operations. Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond rolled out the planning document Nov. ...