Jim Mattis Archives

Space Force in for a rough ride

As the White House forges on with plans to create a new military branch for space, political and bureaucratic headwinds appear to be gaining strength.

by Sandra Erwin September 16, 2018January 23, 2023

Commercial

SN Military.Space | Space reforms near decision point • SMC Commander: Procurement slow but not broken • Mattis downplays impact of Trump trade wars

by Sandra Erwin June 13, 2018February 21, 2023

From the Magazine

On National Security | On matters of space, Congress keeps up pressure as it demands change

by Sandra Erwin June 10, 2018January 23, 2023

News

DoD space debate headed to Senate • Mattis: ‘We have to define the problem’ • SecAF Wilson confident of 2022 RD-180 retirement

by Sandra Erwin May 30, 2018February 21, 2023

From the Magazine

On National Security | With a bigger budget, DoD will be pressed to show returns

by Sandra Erwin April 25, 2018January 23, 2023

Commercial

Mattis incensed there’s still no budget – DepSecDef at Space Command – Military pulling for Falcon Heavy

by Sandra Erwin February 7, 2018February 21, 2023

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