Air Force 'not totally sold' on near-space yet, Lord says

Although it is intrigued by the possible advantages of near-space altitudes, the U.S. Air Force will not be "sold" until it answers some "tough questions" about its value and the difficulty of operating there, according to Gen. Lance Lord, head of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). "I'm not...

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