What Happened
Pentagon Nominees Address Acquisition Reforms And Conflicts Of Interest
The Pentagon’s nominees for key space policy roles faced questions from senators on Tuesday, addressing concerns about acquisition reforms, conflicts of interest, and the future of legacy space programs. Erich Hernandez-Baquero, the nominee for Air Force assistant secretary for space acquisition and integration, expressed optimism about the Space Force’s reorganization of acquisition around mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives. The hearing also considered Roger Mason’s nomination to lead the NRO, with discussions on the blurring of lines between the NRO and Space Force. This was reported by Payload Space.