Space Force forms Futures Command to validate mission needs

Published on February 14, 2024

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The Space Force said it will establish a Space Futures Command to develop and validate forward-looking concepts and emerging missions for the service.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a organizational changes meant to position the Air Force and Space Force to better deter and counter threats from China. The Army has had a futures command to run modernization efforts since 2018.

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