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Momentum to create a separate U.S. space service began building again in 2017 when Representatives Mike Rogers and Jim Cooper proposed legislation to create a Space Corps within the Department of the Air Force.
The Space Corps amendment to the 2020 NDAA was offered by HASC Strategic Forces subcommittee Chairman Jim Cooper and Ranking Member Mike Rogers.
The Pentagon produced a legislative proposal to establish a Space Force in 18 months after work that began in the fall of 2017 following a conversation with Representatives Mike Rogers and Jim Cooper.
Reps. Mike Rogers and Jim Cooper continue to drive legislation on the reorganization of space responsibilities in the DoD.
Representative Mike Rogers has advocated for a Space Corps within the Department of the Air Force.
Rogers aims to address management issues related to space programs within the Air Force.
Rogers expressed concern that most Americans are unaware of the threats facing the nation in space.
Rogers is the chairman of the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee.
Rogers' proposal to create a Space Corps fell short last year due to lack of support in the Senate and resistance from the Defense Department.
Congressman Mike Rogers expects the Pentagon to quickly create a Space Force following President Trump's lead.
Rogers mentioned that existing military and civilian personnel would be segregated into the new service along with their budgets and mission.
Rogers insists that space operations should be removed from the Air Force bureaucracy.
Rogers has confidence that Shanahan's study will provide a roadmap for designing a Space Force responsibly.
Rogers stated that he does not foresee the Space Force to be significantly more expensive than current military operations.
Rogers anticipates the Pentagon will present a plan over the next several months to aid Congress in preparing for the next National Defense Authorization Act.
Rogers stated that Congress has spent the last three years studying the necessity for a Space Force.