The House and Senate voted in support of a space service to be nested inside the Air Force, but much still remains unresolved.
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Acting Air Force Secretary Matt Donovan: “Let’s unleash the space professionals.”
Space in transition as DoD leaders depart in quick succession
In the coming weeks, the Defense Department, the Air Force and the Army will have new secretaries.
Wilson: New acting Pentagon chief Esper a ‘good choice’
DoD sources said Esper is likely to continue to advocate for space investments.
Air Force secretary’s space adviser Stopher to step down
In a letter to President Trump, Stopher said he plans to return to the private sector.
Shanahan out as SecDef nominee, Esper named acting secretary
Shanahan “has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family,” President Trump tweeted.
House Armed Services markup to bring Space Force closer to reality
HASC Chairman Adam Smith: “We have an agreement on an amendment” to create a space force or space corps.
Navy to transfer satellite communications responsibilities to Air Force
The realignment does not affect the MUOS program. But any future narrowband satcom acquisition will be handled by the Air Force.
On National Security | Infighting over space reforms spills into public view
One of the storylines of the 35th Space Symposium last month in Colorado Springs was the exchange of verbal jabs between Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Defense Department officials.
Crunch time: Rocket companies in all-out battle for Air Force award
In the days since the May 3 release of the Air Force’s formal call for proposals for the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement, new squabbles have arisen as bidders scrutinize the final solicitation for anything that might tilt the competition in a rival’s favor.