National Space Council could play key role in Space Force debate

By Courtney Albon / August 23, 2018 at 5:22 PM
As the Pentagon works at the direction of the White House to craft a legislative proposal for a new Space Force that many top officials did not want, experts say the administration's National Space Council could play a significant role in building a case and drumming up support for the new military department. Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the council, announced Aug. 9 the Pentagon would reorganize military space under a new department known as the Space Force. The...

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