Congress awaits substantive Space Force policy recommendations

By Courtney Albon, Tony Bertuca / March 20, 2020 at 10:13 AM
The Defense Department has submitted the first of two Space Force legislative proposals due to Congress at the end of February, but the substantial policy recommendations are awaiting approval from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Inside Defense obtained a copy of the technical and conforming amendments the department sent to lawmakers March 6, which provides the language that solidifies the Space Force as a separate service. The full legislative proposal was due to Congress by Feb. 20,...

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