East Central Alabama News

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered a statement at a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget request for space programs related to U.S. national security. The hearing aimed to review the budget request for national security space programs.

During the hearing, Rep. Lamborn acknowledged the significance of the space domain in national security, stating, "Long ago, our adversaries determined that space is vital to the joint force’s operation." He emphasized the need for the U.S. to address the growing threat posed by countries like China and Russia who have weaponized space.

Rep. Lamborn also highlighted the importance of updating governance structures to maintain space superiority, noting the rapid advancements in technology over the past decade. He expressed concerns about the transition of missions to space and emphasized the Department of Defense's role in controlling and operating space-based capabilities.

Furthermore, Rep. Lamborn praised the integration of commercial space industry advancements into national security space operations, stating, "This committee has long been a proponent of taking as much advantage of these commercial capabilities as possible."

The hearing provided a platform for discussions on critical issues such as space policy, technological advancements, and the integration of commercial capabilities into government architecture. Rep. Lamborn concluded by expressing his eagerness to hear perspectives on essential issues concerning national security space programs.