Defense executives demand clarity on space agencies’ missions

WASHINGTON — A lack of clearly defined roles and overlapping missions between the U.S. Space Force, Space Command, and intelligence agencies is sowing confusion among lawmakers, contractors, and the public, raising concerns about the service's ability to secure resources and execute its mission effectively, industry executives said Feb. 19. The criticism comes as the military space enterprise faces increased scrutiny over its ability to counter China's growing capabilities in an increasingly militarized space domain. A new report from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, drawing on insights from an October workshop with dozens of experts from industry, military and academia,…