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Space policy provisions but no Space Force language in HASC subcommittee bill
Several provisions in the markup address space procurement policy and assign specific tasks to the Space Development Agency.
SASC bill directs DoD to make use of commercial spaceports for small satellite launches
The small launch amendments made it into the SASC markup that the committee voted in a closed session May 22 to advance to the Senate floor.
House appropriators deny Space Force funding, call on DoD to study alternatives
The HAC notes that the decision to not back the $72 million request should not be read as a complete rejection of the idea of establishing a Space Force.
House appropriators restrict funds for Space Development Agency
House appropriators would block funding for the Space Development Agency pending a report on SDA's future projects and roles.
House appropriators press for details on Space Force cost and organization
Defense appropriators complained about a lack of information despite efforts by Pentagon officials to brief lawmakers and staffs since the proposal was rolled out in late February.
Congressional panel looks at national security implications of China’s space ambitions
The United States should do more to protect its space systems and build capabilities as a form of deterrence, experts said.
Op-ed | Two changes Congress can make to speed space acquisition
Moore’s Law has come home to roost in the space business. Taking seven to 10 years to develop and deploy operational space systems is no longer efficient nor acceptable.
Space Development Agency draws strong objections from California lawmakers
A letter sent to Shanahan questions DoD's decision to shift missions away from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
House Armed Services Committee challenges Shanahan on DoD space priorities
Shanahan said the top priorities in DoD space reorganization are U.S. Space Command and the Space Development Agency.
Lawmakers urge DoD to locate Space Development Agency in New Mexico
In a letter to Shanahan, lawmakers point out New Mexico is home to dozens of space-focused government and private sector organizations.
Shanahan pitches Space Force in Senate testimony
Shanahan said he views the Space Force as a "once in a generation opportunity."
HASC Chairman: Trump’s Space Force proposal ‘too expensive’
Lawmakers are raising concerns about the cost and the rationale for a Space Force.
Lawmakers to form bipartisan caucus to promote the economic, national security benefits of GPS
The bipartisan caucus will bring a central focus to GPS-related issues.
Lawmakers: Air Force launch procurement strategy undermines SpaceX
Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Calvert asked Secretary Heather Wilson to "review how the Air Force intends to maintain assured access to space while preserving maximum competitive opportunities for all certified launch providers."
House passes spending bills to end shutdown
The House of Representatives, now under Democratic leadership, passed spending bills Jan. 3 that would fund government agencies that have been shut down for nearly two weeks, but the bills face a presidential veto threat.
Latest shutdown to curtail NASA activities
A partial government shutdown that started Dec. 22 will once again force NASA to halt most of its non-essential activities and could hinder coverage of spaceflight events planned for the end of the year.
