On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that called for the creation of a missile defense shield protecting the United States that would, among other things, […]

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Five years after the creation of the Space Force, the United States hasn’t quite unlocked the full military potential of space, continuing perennial efforts to normalize space as an operational […]

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Since the dawn of the space age, 14 successive United States presidents have been committed to developing space for the betterment of humankind and to advance our national interests. Today, […]

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The U.S. government needs to take the lead to set international space standards, work with U.S. companies to close foreign deals, and reassess export controls.

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One lesson from the war in Ukraine is that it doesn’t matter how many satellites you have if you don’t have enough bombs and bullets

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