Gen. John “Jay” Raymond
Raymond on China’s space program: “It’s alive, well and concerning”
China’s leapfrogging advances in space are cause for national security concern, the head of the U.S. Space Force said Dec. 17.
Trump administration’s national space policy formalizes Space Force role
The Trump administration released a new national space policy Dec. 9 that recognizes the U.S. Space Force as the primary organization responsible for defending the nation’s interests in space.
Space Force planning a ‘disruptive’ acquisitions command
Gen. John Raymond said the Space Force is close to finalizing the layout of its future acquisitions command, a large organization that will consolidate multiple agencies that currently operate independently.
Raymond: Space Force will be candid with industry about tech needs
The U.S. Space Force sees a “huge opportunity” to buy commercially developed technologies and services, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond said Dec. 1.
NASA affirms partnership with Space Force, Bridenstine stresses value of ‘soft power’
Bridenstine: "I really hope people take away from this discussion that we are an instrument of national power."
U.S. Space Force unveils doctrine explaining its role in national security
The Spacepower document is the Space Force's first capstone doctrine
U.S. Space Command again condemns Russia for anti-satellite weapon test
U.S. Space Command says Russia on July 15 conducted a non-destructive test of a space-based anti-satellite weapon.
Raymond: DoD needs unified organization for space acquisitions
Space Force will have a field command focused on acquisition that will bring together several existing organizations
U.S. Space Command blasts Russia for anti-satellite missile test
U.S. Space Command said the test showed that Russia’s missiles are capable of destroying satellites in low Earth orbit.
Raymond calls out Russia for ‘threatening behavior’ in outer space
Gen. John Raymond said recent orbital maneuvers by a Russian “inspector” satellite are concerning and threaten stability in space.
U.S. Space Force begins to organize Pentagon staff and field operations
In an exclusive interview, Gen. John Raymond, the first chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, talks about the initial steps in organizing the new service.
Raymond sworn in as the first chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force
Pence: “The next year is going to be a busy year and we are going to see literally thousands of Air Force personnel move into the Space Force."
U.S. Space Command chief Raymond: ‘I’m really excited for the Space Force’
Raymond: "Having a Space Force with a singular focus on the space domain will be hugely, hugely helpful to us."
U.S. Space Command expanding and working to raise profile
Gen. Raymond said U.S. SPACECOM intends to influence DoD's budget priorities
Raymond: U.S. Space Command needs satellites to be built fast, to be survivable
Raymond: “It’s no longer good enough just to have a satellite that can survive launch and can survive initial operations. You have to have a satellite that is defendable."
