Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, speaks with Vice President Kamala Harris at USSPACECOM’s headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 30, 2024. Harris received briefs from leadership about USSPACECOM’s mission and capabilities during her visit. As the chairperson for the National Space Council, Harris advises and assists the President on the development and implementation of space policy and strategy. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats. (U.S. Space Command photo by Christopher DeWitt/Released)

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Lt. Gen. David Miller, Space Operations Command commander, at USSPACECOM’s headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 30, 2024. As the chairperson for the National Space Council, Harris advises and assists the President on the development and implementation of space policy and strategy. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats. (U.S. Space Command photo by Christopher DeWitt/Released)

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Lt. Gen. David Miller, Space Operations Command commander, at USSPACECOM’s headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 30, 2024. As the chairperson for the National Space Council, Harris advises and assists the President on the development and implementation of space policy and strategy. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats. (U.S. Space Command photo by Christopher DeWitt/Released)

Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris greets Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command command senior enlisted leader, on the flight line at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 29, 2024. Harris visited with USSPACECOM and received briefs from leadership about USSPACECOM’s mission and capabilities during her visit. As the chairperson for the National Space Council, Harris advises and assists the President on the development and implementation of space policy and strategy. USSPACECOM, working with Allies and Partners, plans, executes, and integrates military spacepower into multi-domain global operations in order to deter aggression, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Rubenak)

Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris speaks to 30 U.S. Space Force Guardians during a recognition ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., May 30, 2024. During the ceremony, Vice President Harris lauded Guardians for their contribution and innovation in the defense of the U.S. and allies in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by John Ayre)