Washington DC (SPX) Oct 08, 2024
On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was established, creating the first new branch of the U.S. armed services in 73 years.
The need for a separate, space-oriented branch of service was driven by the quickly evolving space domain, and a growing threat posed by near-peer competitors in space.
For the last 60 years, the United States' space capabilities have become an essential part