The Cadet Chapel at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Photo: U.S Air Force.

Despite protests from some U.S. Air Force officials, the House Armed Services Committee has moved ahead with the proposed Space Corps branch, passing it as a provision in last month’s National Defense Authorization. While legislation still has a ways to go before the new military branch becomes a reality, officials are eyeing Colorado Springs as its new potential headquarters due to its proximity to the Air Force Academy and the Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases.

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