acquisition process is faster and more effective. right now it takes five to ten years to put a satellite up into space. that is way too long. technology changes so fast. >> shannon: i know the pentagon has been working on a number of studies, one major one, independent review ordered by congress, not even supposed to be until december. some folks wonder if he is jumping the gun. senator bill nelson, democrat who happens to be a former astronaut, says the president told a u.s. general to create a space for us, sixth branch of the military today, generals telling me they don't want to. thankfully the president can't do it without congress because it now is not the time to rip the air force apart. too many important measures that i stayed for it will congress congress plays a vital role in define the parameters and how the process will be done and even some of the final version will look like. the commander in chief has the biggest voice of all. i disagree with senator nelson.