New U.S. “Space Force” may test space law

America’s “Space Force,” the military’s first new branch in more than 70 years, could breach space law and prompt a U.S. withdrawal from yet another treaty.

By John Heilprin - December 20, 2019

Testing of the U.S. Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 4, a reusable space plane, in 2017 (AN/USAF)

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