Trump directs Pentagon to create "Space Force" as independent service branch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The White House is establishing a new policy for reducing satellite clutter in space.Also on Monday, Trump announced he was directing the Pentagon to create 'space force' as an independent service branch.President Donald Trump is expected to sign the new space policy directive Monday, as the National Space Council convenes.The new policy calls for providing a safe and secure environment up in orbit, as satellite traffic increases. It also sets up new guidelines for s