US Space Command Looks to Maneuver-Based Operations to Echo Joint Force Doctrine

Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, called for a foundational pivot to maneuver-based space operations, echoing the Marine Corps doctrine. SPACECOM plans to initiate quarterly tabletop exercises with commercial providers, exploring the value of maneuver capabilities such as rendezvous and proximity operations. The initiative may signal a growing focus on space-based warfighting, but the pace of development remains uncertain.