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Senate confirms new leaders for U.S. military space acquisition and spy satellites

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The Senate confirmed Erich Hernandez-Baquero to oversee U.S. military space acquisition and Roger Mason to lead the National Reconnaissance Office. The appointments place industry veterans atop two critical organizations responsible for acquiring military space systems and operating the nation’s spy satellite enterprise.

Discovered 2026-08-07T14:15:36.662781-07:00 | 2026-08-07T14:15:36.662781-07:00

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  • The confirmations establish new leadership for U.S. military space acquisition and the National Reconnaissance Office, two organizations central to national-security space capabilities.
  • Erich Hernandez-Baquero and Roger Mason bring industry experience to decisions involving military space systems and the nation’s spy satellite enterprise.
  • The appointments provide an important leadership update for organizations responsible for developing and operating space-based intelligence and defense assets.

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