The Space Force is requesting $30 billion in its fiscal year 2024 budget, an increase of $3.4 billion over the FY-23 enacted figure. This funding is a critical step to combat emerging space threats and meet pacing challenges, according to an FY-24 budget overview document. The service is seeking $4.9 billion for operation and maintenance, $1.2 billion for military personnel and $19.2 billion for research, development, test and evaluation. The Space Force has proposed a new RDT&E spending request of...