The National Defense Authorization Act signed right before Christmas authorized Space Force as a sixth military branch. Here is a roundup of coverage about what happens next:
- NPR reported on what the Space Force will actually do.
- Defense News outlined what we know about it so far.
- Defense One described the “thousands” of decisions that still need to be made.
- Military.com covered the launch of the Space Force’s new website.
- Some installations will get new names, Space News
- Bloomberg columnist James Stavridis has advice for the new Space Force chief.
Air Force photo of President Trump signing the National Defense Authorization Act by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum