US Space Force
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The US Space Force is considering maneuver warfare in space, a new frontier for military operations. This concept involves using space-based assets to support terrestrial military maneuvers. The Space Force is exploring ways to integrate space capabilities into traditional warfare doctrine.
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Space Delta 12 held a change of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, where Col. Sacha N. Tomlinson relinquished command to Col. Anna Gunn-Golkin. The delta leads the integrated test and evaluation of U.S. Space Force capabilities. The ceremony was presided by Maj. Gen. James E. Smith.
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Rocket Lab has been awarded a $266 million contract by the US Space Force for up to 18 suborbital launches to support missile defense development. The launches will take place from a new facility in Alaska, with the majority of the missions occurring over the next three years. This contract marks the largest single launch agreement secured by Rocket Lab to date.
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Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, the nominee to lead the US Space Force, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee to defend a plan to more than double the Space Force's budget. The plan is part of the Space Force's efforts to expand its capabilities. The hearing was held on July 16.