Donald Trump will create an armed force to avoid "space threats"

In a decision that seems to come out of a sci-fi movie, US President Donald Trump signed an order to incorporate a new division into the armed forces who would fight the "threats of outer space".

"Our destiny, beyond the Earth, is not just a question of national identity, but of national security," said the Republican leader, confirming that the US Space Force it will be another branch of the armed forces from this country.

The policy of space policy 4 signed by Trump is at the base of the legislative initiative promoted by the republican for the creation of this new body. For the White House is a strategy for "guarantee spatial dominance American "

The measure calls on the Ministry of Defense to develop a legislative proposal to create a sixth branch of the armed forces, which would initially be under the command of the Air Force. "An attempt is made to strengthen the capacity of the United States compete, discourage and win in an area increasingly explored, "said the project.

In addition, it will "organize, train and equip the" next generation capability space fighters "and" maximize the ability to war and to beat for space while bureaucracy is minimized"said the text presented.

Trump said that the use of space "is necessary to guarantee the country's security, protect lives and support the way of life." "The war is changing and space is now a battleground like the air, the land and the seahe stressed.

The creation of this space force requires Congressional approval. Trump do not want to lose track of China and Russia, both countries that have specialized military branches in space.