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Reorganization of acquisition responsibilities of the Space Force

Division A · Title XVI: Space Activities, Strategic Programs, and Intelligence Matters · Subtitle A: Space Activities

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The Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are eliminated, and their responsibilities are transferred to the Space Force. Various laws are updated to reflect that the Space Force now oversees acquisition projects for all space systems and programs within the Department of the Air Force. Certain previous provisions related to these agencies are repealed or amended accordingly.

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Section Text · Sec. 1601.

(a) Elimination of Space Development Agency

(1) Repeal

Section 9087 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

(2) Conforming amendments

(A) Title 10

Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:

(i)

In section 4092

(ii)

In section 9016(b)(6)(B)—

(B) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Section 1608 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 ( Public Law 118–31 ; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is repealed.

(b) Elimination of Space Rapid Capabilities Office

(1) Repeal

Section 2273a of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

(2) Conforming amendment

Section 1609(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 ; 10 U.S.C. 2273 note) is amended by striking , including the Space Rapid Capabilities Office .