The Department of Defense announced that Air Force Major Nichole Ayers and Army Colonel Anne McClain will join the Crew-10 mission, emphasizing military representation in space ventures. A renewal in focus on militarization under Trump's administration raised discussions around a potential space arms race. While military astronauts are common on the ISS, this mission has gained political prominence, especially amidst the ongoing issues faced by the stranded NASA astronauts. Musk’s response to the administration's approach adds to the controversy surrounding the mission.
The Department of Defense is proud to have multiple branches, and two active-duty U.S. military officers represented in this mission, enthused defense secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Pentagon's announcement has a different ring to it now that Trump is back in the White House.
Trump signed an executive order earlier this year calling for the development of new space-based defenses.
Their return was already scheduled months before Trump was even elected last year, but has been turned into a political rallying cry by the president.
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