Space Force Operations Chief on U.S. Security Concerns in Space

General B. Chance Saltzman, the U.S. Space Force’s space operations chief, said there has been “dramatic growth in the use of space since 2008,” and expressed the importance for the U.S. to maintain its superiority during his remarks on national security concerns at the third annual Spacepower Security Forum hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. Several topics were addressed, including service member recruitment and training, the 2025 budget request, private-public partnerships, and the increased concern on collisions with manmade debris in space. He also touched on the threats and challenges posed by adversaries, including China and Russia. close