Vice President Kamala Harris to chair National Space Council

Vice President Kamala Harris is adding another priority to her portfolio: the National Space Council.

Vice President Kamala Harris is adding another priority to her portfolio: the National Space Council. Senior White House officials confirmed Saturday the Biden administration would maintain the National Space Council that was revived under the Trump administration -- and that Harris would serve as chair. The officials said the National Space Council’s basic objectives -- national security, basic science, technological development and contributions to U.S. economic growth in the commercial sector -- will all be maintained under Harris’ leadership, adding that the vice president will also try to "put her own personal stamp on the Council." Harris is planing a particular focus on several areas, including sustainable development of commercial space activity, peaceful borders and responsible behaviors in space, as well as climate change and enhancing cybersecurity in space systems, the officials said. She will also focus on STEM education and diversity in the workforce.