In space news the US has had a report published by the Air Force Research Laboratory suggests the U.S. Space Force must prepare for operations beyond the earth's orbit. This comes as Joe Biden has asked for an increase of $2.2 billion in additional funding.
“A Primer on Cislunar Space” was released June 23 by AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate. Its intended audience are military space professionals who one day might have to develop spacecraft and concepts for operations in regions beyond Earth’s orbit.
The Space Force accounts for about 2.5% of total Defense Department spending. The $2.2 billion increase sought for 2022 represents a significant boost for the smallest branch of the armed forces established 18 months ago.