Presidential Message on the Sixth Birthday of the United States Space Force

Key Points

• Trump praises Space Force members for protecting U.S. satellites that support things like GPS, communications, and missile warning.
• The message says the U.S. faces growing threats to its space systems from rival countries, making space part of modern warfare.
• It points to a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, saying it got federal money and is meant to protect people and key infrastructure from aerial attacks.
• Trump says interest in joining the Space Force is rising, noting it hit its yearly recruiting goal 3 months early.
• Overall, this is mainly a public statement of support, not a new rule or program by itself—but it signals the administration’s priorities on space defense.