The proposed closure of the Operationally Responsive Space program office in fiscal year 2013 has drawn criticism from members of Congress, but senior Air Force space officials contend that the lessons learned while the ORS office existed will have long-lasting, positive effects. The Defense Department has recommended closing the joint ORS office, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, as part of its FY-13 budget request, and the service received $110 million to run the program in FY-12. The idea...
