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January 10, 2014

Shelton discusses importance of space defense
Washington DC (AFPS) Jan 09, 2014
Space is fundamental to the economy, the military and the way of life in the United States and officials must continue to guard against challenges in the domain from adversaries, the commander of Air Force Space Command said today. Gen. William Shelton shared with students at George Washington University here some of his worries and concerns. In the past 60 years, space has grown from a domain with a lone satellite beeping across the heavens to a $300 billion economic engine. "The advent of ... read more

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