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How Greater Boston Could Benefit From A Space Force

| Oct. 19, 2018

Overview

The U.S. government is currently working on creating a so called Space Force. Legislation to establish the branch is expected to be included in the Pentagon's budget proposal next year, but it would still need approval from Congress.

If the Space Force branch is established, tech companies and defense contractors in Massachusetts stand to make millions — if not billions — in new contracts.

Belfer Center fellow Gregory Falco is interviewed. 

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