President Trump Creates the Space Force and Funds the Military

June 23, 2018 - President Donald Trump announces that he is directing the Pentagon to create the 'Space Force' as an independent service branch.

The new branch of the military whose creation will be overseen by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford.

President Trump also announced he was signing a new space policy directive that aims to reduce satellite clutter in space.

The policy calls for providing a safe and secure environment in orbit, as satellite traffic increases. It also sets up new guidelines for satellite design and operation, to avoid collisions and spacecraft breakups.

Trump also declared that "there's no place like space."

Dec 21, 2019 - President Trump officially creates the Space Force and funds the military

May 15, 2020 - President Trump Participates in the Presentation of the United States Space Force Flag and Signs an Armed Forces Day Proclamation