Col. Susan Meyers, the commander of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, was fired after sending a base-wide email that diverged from official messaging following Vice President JD Vance’s visit. The dismissal underscores a strict enforcement of political conformity within the U.S. Space Force, aligning with pressures from the Trump administration’s agenda regarding territorial claims over Greenland.

On April 9, 2025, the United States Space Force announced that its main acquisition arm is reviewing major programs to potentially shift them to commercial alternatives, alongside launching the 'Orbital Watch' threat-sharing program. The initiative is in direct alignment with its commercial space strategy and congressional guidance, aiming to deepen ties with commercial providers.

SpaceWERX awarded contracts through the STRATFI program to nine space tech firms, channeling over $500 million in combined funds to accelerate dual‐use space technology development. The program, which benefits both the Air Force and the US Space Force, highlights a deepening public–private partnership that bolsters military capabilities and potentially reinforces authoritarian power structures.

At the inaugural Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida on December 12-13, 2023, Space Force leadership outlined a forward-looking strategy that included activating new units, enhancing cyber defense capabilities, and strengthening international strategic partnerships. The outlined initiatives emphasize modernizing space operations and reinforcing agile, technology-driven capabilities.

On October 13, 2023, the Department of the Air Force published its Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force for public review. The document, dated August 2023, outlines strategic objectives for organizing, training, and equipping personnel for global space operations.