Space Force doesn’t know how many personnel it needs, watchdog finds

By: Anastasia Obis

22 July 2026 at 18:36

GAO found that the service hasn't established a process to accurately determine its personnel needs and doesn't have a workforce plan to guide future growth.

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Space Force welcomes first part-time guardians

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By: Rachel Cohen

17 July 2026 at 18:46

Eighteen Air Force Reservists became the Space Force's first part-time troops, as the service debuts a more flexible way to serve.

First Guardians in part-time work roles join Space Force

SDA resumes satellite launches after months-long pause

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By: Anastasia Obis

15 July 2026 at 16:12

“We did see software and hardware issues on the ones on orbit right now. That's why we delayed and took a pause,” Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo said.

Pentagon seeks to shift billions to cover rising personnel costs

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By: Anastasia Obis

14 July 2026 at 18:48

DoD is asking Congress to shift money away from a range of procurement programs to cover increased military personnel costs.

Space Force acquisition branch plans hiring push

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By: Rachel Cohen

9 July 2026 at 17:59

Space Systems Command plans to hire 100 civilians a month as it rebuilds after 2025 workforce cuts, with contracting and cybersecurity among its top priorities.

Satellites are America’s invisible lifeline. Congress must secure them now.

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By: commentators

1 July 2026 at 17:07

We don’t need to wait for a major crisis to strengthen SATCOM cybersecurity. Congress already has a bipartisan roadmap in front of it.

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