Air Force urges industry to move faster in 'contested' space domain

By Shelley K. Mesch / April 5, 2022 at 7:04 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Speed needs to be a greater priority for industry when developing and delivering space capabilities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond said today. As space continues to mature as a domain, the United States can no longer rely on historical superiority, Raymond told attendees of the Space Symposium here, as potential adversaries are maturing and launching capabilities much faster than decades past. “We didn’t prioritize speed because we enjoyed a substantial lead in our science...

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