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Gen. Douglas Schiess Assumes Command of U.S. Space Force Amid Expansion Plans

WHY IT MATTERS

The new leadership will steer the Space Force’s expansion, directly influencing the U.S.’s strategic presence and commercial partnerships in space.

What happened

Gen. Douglas Schiess has taken over as the third chief of space operations for the U. S. Space Force, succeeding Gen. Chance Saltzman. The appointment comes as the service prepares to broaden its capabilities and increase its operational footprint. Schiess will oversee the integration of new technologies, the expansion of launch and satellite programs, and the scaling of personnel and infrastructure to meet growing national and commercial space demands.

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Schiess takes command of Space Force as the service prepares for expansion

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