Space Force sounds like a joke thanks to pop culture—that could be a problem for an important military branch

The U.S. Space Force has a serious role to play in the modern world. Its stated mission is to train and equip personnel to defend U.S. interests in space. Given the increasing military and economic importance of space, the USSF is likely to grow in importance.

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https://phys.org/news/2021-02-space-culturethat-problem-important-military.html