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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.
The proposed budget increase for the Space Force is significant and could impact the development of new space technologies and capabilities. It highlights the growing importance of space operations in national security.
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