Members of U.S. Space Forces Central transport satellite communications equipment at a new facility in an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Feb. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Space Force, despite being the youngest and smallest branch of the military, is emerging as a critical enabler for the Pentagon’s warfighting capabilities, a senior official said May 2. 

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...