What is the US Space Force?
History
The concept of a separate space force has been discussed for decades, but it wasn't until the 2010s that the US military began to seriously consider creating a new branch. Here are some key milestones:
- 1960s: The US Air Force (USAF) begins to take on space-related responsibilities, including launching satellites and operating space-based systems.
- 1985: The Senate passes a bill to create a "Space Force" within the USAF, but it is met with opposition from Congress and eventually stalls.
- 2007: The Defense authorization Act creates the "Space Operations Command" (SpOC) within the USAF, which marks a significant step towards establishing a dedicated space force.