Mattis to discuss Space Force planning Friday with Bolton

Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters today the Pentagon will have further discussions Friday with national security adviser John Bolton about implementing President Trump's orders for a Space Force.

"It's going to require legislation and a lot of detailed planning," Mattis said Wednesday. "We've not yet begun -- I mean, clearly we've got to start the process."

The president announced Monday that he had directed the Pentagon to create a new branch of the military dedicated to space. It's unclear whether the department has received guidance on the president's direction.