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The Space Force should safeguard US interests on the moon (op-ed)

Rick Tumlinson
20 October 2023
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12 min
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The US Space Force's mission statement is seen as Earth-centric, possibly overlooking wider space issues beyond low Earth orbit.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Traditional strategy enhanced by space dimension is a focus for some Space Force members.
  2. Activities on the moon, asteroids, and wider space interest others.
  3. Both approaches might be essential for national interests.
READ: The Space Force should safeguard US interests on the moon (op-ed)

References

  • Media Check: Space.com - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

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