The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night. While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach. Raymond was the first chief of space operations, overseeing the creation of the Space Force and leading the service from 2019 to 2022. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. The Senate cleared its first procedural vote on a giant foreign aid bill, but its fate in the House remains unclear. Col. Richard Kniseley also discussed the service's upcoming commercial strategy and funding needs. The Senate has agreed to a new aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan but it's drawing opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike. The Crew-9 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, designed to shuttle workers to and from the International Space Station. A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops. Load More