U.S. sharpens plan for military space race

The latest U.S. military budget goes all-in on the notion that resilience will be a core feature of space programs. As evidence, the term surpasses 300 mentions in the Space Force's 2024 budget documents. "It's amazing how many times you see the word resiliency in the budget justification materials," said analyst Sam Wilson of the Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. The emphasis on resilience — or adaptability in the face of attacks — reflects the priorities set by the new chief of space operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. The running theme in the budget is the need to…