What's Up With The Space Force?

<p>Many Americans were taken by surprise when a whole new branch of the military - the U.S. Space Force - was launched during the Trump administration. But this branch of the military wasn't created on a whim, and its mission is more complicated than you might expect. </p><p>On this episode, we unpack the history of the militarization of space, the creation of the Space Force, and ask the question: is it here to stay? </p><p>Our guest is Dr. Wendy Whitman Cobb, Associate Professor of Strategy and Security Studies at US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3YwNNVW" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CIVICS 101</strong></a> - WE CAN'T MAKE THE SHOW WITHOUT LISTENERS LIKE YOU!</p>