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Top 10 Interesting facts about US Space Force

1. US Space force is a brand new sixth branch of the US military dedicated to fighting wars in space.

2. Space Force is responsible for an area 100 kilometers above Earth and higher, the command would deploy troops in Space.

3. Space Force organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. in space.

4. Space Force ensures space capabilities such as GPS navigation and satellite-based communications are available to U.S. and allied nations.

5. Development of kinetic weapons by Russia and China which could destroy satellites warned US to establish space force.

6. Initially 16,000 military personnel from Air Force, will be assigned to U.S. Space Force.

7. Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is now designated as a Space Force base.

8. Gen. John Raymond, commander of U.S. Space Command is the chief in charge of the U.S. Space Force.

9. Space Force falls under U.S. Air Force, recruits can surf the Air Force’s career website for Space related jobs.

10. Initial funding approved for Space force operation and maintenance is $40 Million for year 2020.

During inaugural speech Raymond added, “The establishment of the U.S. Space Force is a historic event and a strategic imperative for our nation. Forging a new service is a historic opportunity to deliver world-class capabilities to the American people.”