‘Extremely lean’ Space Force acquisition units brace for Trump’s workforce cuts

AURORA, Colo.—The Space Force’s acquisition arms are preparing to lose civilian workers as the Trump administration makes dramatic cuts to the federal workforce—sparking concerns about the service’s ability to carry out crucial programs. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office, a 200-person team tasked with quickly delivering operational space capabilities, is losing some civilian employees to the administration’s deferred-resignation offer, while other employees a