"Space Force Chief Outlines Strategy for Enhanced Commercial Partnerships and Innovation"

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force, emphasized the need for the U.S. to rapidly develop and field new space-based capabilities to stay ahead of adversaries like Russia and China. He stressed the importance of partnering with commercial industry to harness technological innovation and strengthen the nation's presence in space. The Space Force released a new Commercial Space Strategy document to enhance collaboration with industry partners and modernize its capabilities, but faces challenges in securing military funding and overcoming budgetary delays.