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🚀 Space Force Unveils Commercial Strategy

🚀 Space Force Unveils Commercial Strategy

Issue #24-103 4/12/24

12 Apr • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-103

📰 Downtown Creek Rescue: Protecting Utilities ⚒️
📰 Space Force Unveils Commercial Strategy 🚀
📰 Enhanced Safety in Memorial Park 🌳

📆 Local Events

Recipe: 🍶 Balsamic Vinaigrette

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, warm and windy

Why did the gardener plant a seed in the pond?

👉 To grow a water-melon 🤣

⚒️ Downtown Creek Rescue: Protecting Utilities

Monument Creek from just north of downtown

A creek restoration project near downtown Colorado Springs aims to stabilize a section of Monument Creek to protect critical utility infrastructure from erosion, with crews installing structures, filling lowered areas, and planting vegetation to prevent further damage. Furthermore, efforts are underway to preserve historic structures and create permanent access ramps for the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. Anticipated to conclude by late spring, ongoing monitoring will ensure the success of newly planted vegetation.

🚀 Space Force Unveils Commercial Strategy

The Space Force has introduced its Commercial Space Strategy, designed to enhance U.S. competitiveness in space through strategic alliances and modernized approaches. This initiative reflects a shift towards integrating commercial capabilities into military operations, aiming to develop resilient and cost-effective space architectures. The strategy focuses on four key areas: Collaborative Transparency, Operational and Technical Integration, Risk Management, and Securing the Future.

By prioritizing mission areas such as Tactical Surveillance, Environmental Monitoring, and Space Access, the Space Force aims to leverage commercial innovation while ensuring operational utility, feasibility, resilience, and speed in fielding new capabilities. Ultimately, partnering with industry under this strategy is expected to bolster national security and reinforce America's leadership in space.

🌳 Enhanced Safety in Memorial Park

A comprehensive safety project totaling $1.7 million has been finalized in Memorial Park, aimed at addressing safety issues, particularly after dark. Spearheaded by the Colorado Springs Police Department in collaboration with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, and Colorado Springs Utilities, the initiative responds to concerns raised by the Hillside Advisory Team and local residents.

The project encompassed the installation of 19 gates that will close during off-hours, ten new surveillance cameras around key areas like the Sertich Ice Center and skate park, and the augmentation of 180 lights throughout the park for improved visibility. These measures coincide with revised park hours, with gates closing after 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. depending on the season. Resident feedback indicates a positive impact on crime rates since the project's implementation, fostering a safer environment for families and park visitors.

🍶 Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe by Eating Bird Food

This easy balsamic vinaigrette comes together in just 5 minutes with only 6 simple ingredients. It's tangy, slightly sweet and extremely versatile!

Access the complete recipe with tailored modifications to suit your dietary requirements, along with convenient print options.

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Join Shannon’s FREE Outside The Frame Photography 15th Birthday Bash this Saturday, April 13th from 11 AM-3:30 PM at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Celebrate with family-friendly fun including "Everyone's a Model" contest, prizes, interactive play and more! Click to learn more.

This party promises fun for all ages. Come make memories at this can't-miss community event!

(COS TT founder, Sandy, may stop in around noon. If you plan to attend email us at [email protected] and let us know, we’d love to meet you in person! 🤗)