What Happened
New Task Force To Support US Space Exploration Goals
The US Department of Transportation has announced the launch of the Space Policy Administration, Coordination, and Execution (SPACE) Task Force, an intradepartmental task force aimed at supporting US space transportation goals. The task force will facilitate the implementation of the National Space Transportation Policy established by President Trump, with the goal of strengthening national security, increasing economic competitiveness, and supporting innovation. According to the Department of Transportation, this initiative is expected to ensure the US leads in commercial space innovation, with a projected increase in FAA-licensed launches and reentries. This development was reported by the Department of Transportation.