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Trump eliminated a key space advisory committee at the worst time

Breaking Defense

March 20, 2025

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert analysis in an op-ed published by Breaking Defense. In her piece, she discusses the Trump administration's decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space (ACES) and the potential consequences for U.S. space leadership and national security.

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