"Space Force Guardian Makes History with NASA Mission to International Space Station"

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is set to become the first Guardian to launch into space on a NASA mission to the International Space Station as part of the Space X Crew-9 mission. Hague and his crewmates will conduct a wide range of operations and research activities during their more than six-month mission, focusing on science experiments and data collection. Hague's expertise and dedication exemplify the collaboration between the Department of Defense and NASA, highlighting the critical support provided by Guardians for NASA's human spaceflight program.