The US Space Force has a growing role to play

Significance The US Space Force (USSF) is transitioning from primarily supporting terrestrial military operations to preparing for warfighting in space by developing a more resilient space architecture that can continue to function if attacked, and by enhancing its ability counter adversaries’ offensive capabilities in space. Impacts Ensuring accurate and robust reliable navigation and targeting data for commanders on the ground will remain a central USSF priority. Political opposition to the USSF has essentially ended as technological and geopolitical developments have underlined its value. The USSF’s emphasis on deterrent capacity will be buttressed by diplomatic initiatives to limit the placement of weapons in space.