good article explaining the space force goals (from the 23rd):
The six recommendations for the council, which will be released as a publicly accessible fact sheet, are as follows (summarized from Pence's explanation, as well as from a list provided by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan):
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Create a new, unified U.S. Space Command to establish a chain of command for Space Force operations and determine the doctrine, tactics and procedures for space war fighting in the 21st century.
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Have the Secretary of Defense create a joint space development agency to cut through bureaucracy and make space technology quickly available when the Space Force needs it.
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Work with the National Security Council to conduct a comprehensive review of the current interagency authorities to make sure war fighters can react flexibly to stop threats to security in space.
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Direct the creation of a legislative proposal for the Space Force.
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Address the 2020 budget, which will allow for the Space Force's creation.
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Strengthen the relationship between the intelligence community and the Space Force.
moar here:
https://www.space.com/42237-national-space-council-space-force-meeting.html