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Race Day NASA's administrator is once again making outrageous claims about China's space capabilities and, in the process, fueling the off-world rivalry between the two. "We believe that a lot of [China's] so-called civilian space program is a military program," Administrator Bill Nelson said during remarks on Capitol Hill this week, per The Guardian. "And […]
Space innovation is off to a strong start this year, marked by significant developments that underscore an era of exploration and commercialization beyond Earth's atmosphere. Investments in space have been on the rise, with $17.9 billion invested in 2023, according to a report by Space Capital. Of note is the fourth quarter’s 31% quarter-over-quarter surge, reflecting a renewed enthusiasm for backing space ventures. Leading the charge is Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which recently sealed a monumental $1.
The Army says its role in space should be focused on integrating across the joint and coalition forces and interdicting adversary space-based capabilities.
Army leaders say there is an "urgent need" for investment in space capabilities and formations.
Gen. David Thompson, outgoing vice chief of space operations, told C4ISRNET the Space Force's budget needs to keep pace with its mission growth.