Trump signs Space Force directive

Published February 20, 2019 12:53am ET



President Trump signed a directive laying out plans to establish a Space Force.

“With today’s action we will ensure that our people are secure, our interests are protected and our power continues to be unmatched,” Trump said during the signing ceremony Tuesday. “The Space Force is a very important part of my administration.”

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