House of Representatives
Smith to continue to press for change in national security space launch program
Smith so far has not been happy with the Air Force’s response to his concerns about the launch program.
House Armed Services’ space launch legislation revised in 11th-hour deal
The amended language retained two key provisions that help SpaceX and Blue Origin, and removed two others that were opposed by ULA.
House Armed Services Committee votes to create a U.S. Space Corps
HASC creates a United States Space Corps led by a four-star commandant.
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.
HASC Chairman rejects Trump’s Space Force proposal, says committee will seek ‘other options’
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said he strongly opposes the Trump’s administration’s proposal to establish a Space Force.
Political odds stacked against Space Force. Proponents brace for long fight
Elections have consequences. But exactly what the new power structure in Washington means for the future of the Space Force will not be known for some time.
