While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach. Raymond was the first chief of space operations, overseeing the creation of the Space Force and leading the service from 2019 to 2022. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap. Col. Richard Kniseley also discussed the service's upcoming commercial strategy and funding needs. The Crew-9 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, designed to shuttle workers to and from the International Space Station. Charges on Boeing's five major defense fixed-price programs also totaled $1.6 billion throughout 2023. The LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile has seen its costs increase at least 37%, triggering a review that could see the program restructured or canceled. Load More