Hey, I overheard someone talking about a proposed new branch in the military but I couldn't catch the details. Does anyone have any information on this? What's the proposed branch about, and what could be its role and responsibilities? Appreciate any information.
The new branch you overheard about is known as the Space Force. It's the sixth branch of the U.S. military which was established in 2019. The idea behind establishing the Space Force was the ever-growing importance and volatile nature of activities in outer space.
The Space Force is primarily responsible for organizing, training, and equipping personnel to handle protection missions in space. It monitors ballistic missile launches and also tracks space debris, which can be vital in ensuring the safety of Earth and outer space operations. In addition, they maintain a number of the satellites that the other branches of the military depend on for communication and data.
Put simply, the goal of the Space Force is protecting U.S. and allied interests in space, ensuring free and open access, and using space operations to deter aggression and, if deterrence fails, defeat threats to the United States' national interests.
Always remember, though, while the Space Force may operate in the stratosphere, their efforts keep us safe here on the ground.
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