The name united states space force identifies the domain that we work in, and it's a war fighting domain. Mesel: I don't want to see a war that extends into space. That's not good for anyone. But like any other department, we have to be ready to fight and win our nation's wars wherever they go.
Why do we need a Space Force? Neil deGrasse Tyson & co-host Chuck Nice break down the newest branch of the US military, The Space Force, with Charles Liu, Major General DeAnna Burt and Dr. Moriba Jah. How much of your life is touched by space?
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