Space Force

The University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas at Austin signed agreements Thursday with the U.S. Space Force to provide advanced research and workforce development for the new military branch.

The official moniker, announced by Vice President Pence at a White House ceremony, comes one year after the creation of the newest military branch. The name drew raised eyebrows online.

The U.S. Space Force is mandated to act as the world’s space traffic controller, allowing free and open access to that domain.

Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.

While President Trump pushes Congress to create a new military branch called the Space Force, the Pentagon is about to choose a permanent home for its...