Contractor role seen diminished in future military space launches

Military launches of rockets carrying space weapons probably would be supported largely by military crews with industrial contractors playing only a supporting role, according to U.S. Air Force Space Command's director of operations. Maj. Gen. Howard J. Mitchell said that while contractors today...

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