what the fuck is space command?
Space Command (SPACECOM) is a command structure in the military that controls military stuff in space, from all branches. This is different than the Space Force, which is a branch of the military, although space force stuff are a big part of what makes up SPACECOM. So are any army, Navy, or air Force satellites in orbit, though for example.
The US military is divided into geographic regions, such as Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Europe (EUCOM), AFRICOM, etc etc. Each of the “regional” commands has control of all the operational forces in their region from every branch of the military. So, an easy example is that the Navy makes ships and then kind of gives them to a geographic commander to use for whatever missions that are under that command’s purview.
There’s a few that aren’t bound to region but instead to function, like TRANSCOM (Transport) and STRATCOM (nukes).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_combatant_command
So essentially Trump is moving the HQ for the geographic space command to a new spot.
Apparently something that is well suited for the second to last place in math education in the nation.
Math is overrated when it comes to space flight anyways…
Alabama is actually a large rocketry place. I think I heard somebody say most rocket scientists per state, I have not verified that statement.
It’s funny because we have dealt with some rocket firms and the accent throws you off, because of the stereotypes that normally go with that accent. Picture some dude with the Alehbhemma drawal, saying’ sumthin laake: I ain’t gettin’ no cunducshun naw convecshun off ma heatsunk when this things up yonder y’all. Juss radiation we be relyin’ on to cool dis sunbitch down.
Math is overrated when it comes to space flight anyways…
so how do you like working at SpaceX?
I’d be afraid if I was space. Look at that fucking black pirate flag! Crazy!
the office in charge of SPACE FORCE, a $40B/yr military budget to do fuck all.
“Use the Force, Harry Potter” - Jean Luc Picard.
Trump created the space force in his first term, it is a part of the US military. It is not quite legal under the space treaty but Trump does not give a poop about the UN.
Based on what he’s been doing, my wild assumption is the Space Force will be to knock out satellite communication when they also disconnect internet for the masses. He seems to like North Korean style leadership
I do not know how Musk would feel about that, seeing as how the only space ship they have access to is the falcon 9 which is also the rocket Musk currently uses to put Star Link satellites into orbit. Sure there are a few others, but heck if I can name them off the top of my head.
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