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USSF releases Commercial Space Strategy to increase competitive advantage > United States Space Force > Article Display

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Space Force released its Commercial Space Strategy April 10, which details how the service is retooling processes and cultivating commercial partnerships to increase U.S. competitive advantage.  The Commercial Space strategy aligns with the Department of Defense Commercial Space Integration Strategy released on April 2.  The strategy signals a fundamental mindset shift for the Space Force and how it supports the Joint force; the service will institutionalize and operationalize commercial capabilities by integrating space goods, services, and activities.  “The Space Force has formalized how we want to move forward with commercial industry in a new approach to reset and improve our connectio...
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USSF announces award to Texas A&M and University of Cincinnati for Space Strategic Technology Institute 2 > United States Space Force > Article Display

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The U.S. Space Force has awarded cooperative agreements to Texas A&M University and University of Cincinnati to fund research and technology development related to In-Space Operations for up to $37.6 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The awards will be executed over a five-year period of performance.Texas A&M will lead a team consisting of University of Texas Austin, University of Southern California, Purdue University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of New Mexico, University of Texas El Paso, Prairie View A&M University, and Southwest Research Institute. Their projects are focused on enhancing in-space mobility, logistics and replenishment, and to develop new capabilities such as novel refueling, pa...
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Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time > United States Space Force > Article Display
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Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time > United States Space Force > Article Display

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in a timely and predictable manner.   “As you are aware, the six-month delay has had a real impact. That time cannot be recovered, but at least we can now move forward with our urgent modernization priorities,” Kendall told the House Armed Services Committee, referring to the current year’s budget being finalized last month instead of Oct. 1, 2023, when the fiscal year began.   “Time is my greatest co...
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To maintain supremacy, Saltzman unveils strategy for tighter, more immersive collaboration with space industries > United States Space Force > Article Display
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To maintain supremacy, Saltzman unveils strategy for tighter, more immersive collaboration with space industries > United States Space Force > Article Display

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) --  Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman unveiled the U.S. Space Force’s new strategy April 10 to better integrate commercial skill, talent, and products into the service as a key step for ensuring continued superiority at a time when space is more important and dangerous than ever.Long in development, the U.S. Space Force’s official Commercial Space Strategy is a detailed blueprint for allowing industry to be more immersed in Space Force plans, development, and operations. It also recognizes, Saltzman said, that the traditional approach of a military service dictating terms and needs to industry partners is no longer sufficient or wise.“This strategy acknowledges that old ways of doing business will not produce...
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Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees > United States Space Force > Article Display
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Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees > United States Space Force > Article Display

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --   In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.  Military personnel and civilian employees are encouraged to carry out their obligations of citizenship, which include the right to participate personally in the political process. These rights are protected by the U.S. Constitution that all military members have taken an oath to support and defend. Because of that oath, service members and civilian employees also have a duty to ens...
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