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Space Force’s Plan for Cyber Warriors

May 29, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
The Space Force is hashing out how to incorporate offensive cyber operations into its future combat plans, as the new service charts a path forward for the cyber-focused Airmen who transfer in, officials said during a recently livestreamed town hall. The Space Force at first ...

For Clues About Space Force’s Future, Look to Crew Dragon

May 27, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Some space watchers say NASA’s return to launching astronauts from U.S. soil this week could shape the far future of military manned spaceflight, though others say the new Space Force doesn’t need to aim for “boots on the Moon.” SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft will carry ...

Space Leaders Plan for Missile Defense, Daily Ops

May 20, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Space stakeholders are moving forward with a new plan for missile defense, warning, and tracking after a Pentagon-wide review meant to align the work of multiple DOD agencies. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond told reporters during a May 20 Defense Writers ...

Space Officials Woo Intelligence Airmen

May 20, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
New opportunities will open up for intelligence Airmen who opt to join the Space Force, intel officials said on a recent livestream. The Space Force is considering how Airmen could work in multiple career fields to broaden their understanding of the space domain, according to ...