U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess as next Chief of Space Operations

Published Aug 7, 01:12 PM UTC

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The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess as the next Chief of Space Operations (CSO) on August 6, making him the third leader of the Space Force since its establishment in 2019. Schiess, a career space operator who previously served as deputy CSO for operations, will receive a fourth star. He takes command at a time of significant growth, with plans to double the force from 10,000 to 20,000 Guardians over five years and a $71 billion fiscal 2027 budget request. During his confirmation hearing, Schiess highlighted China's rapid advancement in space capabilities as a key threat, emphasizing deterrence as central to his strategy. Outgoing CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman praised Schiess as an exceptional leader. The Air & Space Forces Association also congratulated Schiess, noting the critical role of space in modern military operations.

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