The units of Space Operations Command, Space Force Field Command, include Mission Delta 2, which provides Space Domain Awareness. Learn more about how SpOC is organized here: 👇
United States Space Force
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Washington, DC 165,662 followers
A military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.
About us
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is a new branch of the Armed Forces, established on December 20, 2019 with enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The USSF was established within the Department of the Air Force, meaning the Secretary of the Air Force has overall responsibility for the USSF, under the guidance and direction of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, a four-star general known as the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) serves as the senior military member of the USSF. The CSO is a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mission The USSF is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. Hyperlinks do not constitute endorsement. Full disclaimer here: https://www.af.mil/Disclaimer/ Content was removed to align with the President’s executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17, “Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes.
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https://www.spaceforce.mil/
External link for United States Space Force
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2019
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2020 United States Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20360, US
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Welcome home, Col. Hague! NASA astronaut and U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft aboard the SpaceX recovery ship MV MEGAN after he and his #Crew9 crewmates landed in the water off the coast of Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday. Hague returned to Earth following a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. On Sept. 28, 2024, Hague became the first #Guardian to launch into space. While aboard the space station, Hague participated in over 200 scientific experiments, completed a six-hour spacewalk and remotely interacted with students worldwide, discussing space exploration and technology. #SemperSupra #SpaceForce Read more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNyYrDDW (NASA courtesy by Keegan Barber)
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The Space Force's efforts to propel success in our evolving service center on developing leaders who embody our core values. To that end, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna launched his Leadership Library to support a culture of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving and collaborative leadership. Read more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dHE3zXhy
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📡🤝 Power in numbers (enabled by space-based services)! 🛰️ This month the U.S. Army 💪 participated in a multi-national exercise in Norway that strengthened it's long-range fire capabilities in the Arctic and enhanced interoperability among NATO allies. During the exercise, Soldiers deployed M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to conduct unit-level training in an environment that included frozen, snow-covered terrain. 🚀 The Space Force secures access to tools that provide our sister services and partners situational awareness that supports live-fire events like these.
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Character is an essential trait of a #Guardian. Read more about Mission Delta 31's committement to building leaders with strong character.👇 https://lnkd.in/exqM_hDC
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Collaboration with partners like #USSTRATCOM is essential to the U.S. Space Force's global mission. #SemperSupra https://lnkd.in/esDAfEge
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Senior uniformed officers from the Air Force & Space Force told a Senate subcommittee this week that each service is focused on readiness, but that budget shortfalls and determined adversaries are continuing sources for concern. The importance of space & its rapidly changing circumstances requires the Space Force & the nation to innovate and adapt faster to maintain a strategic advantage. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6bQm9Jy
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🚀Mission Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare changed leadership as U.S. Space Force Col. Nicole Petrucci relinquished command to U.S. Space Force Col. Angelo Fernandez at Peterson Space Force Base. Mission Delta 3 prepares and presents combat-ready space electromagnetic warfare professionals to integrate, synchronize, and execute fires for U.S., allied, and coalition forces. Learn more about Mission Delta 3 and the change-of-command ceremony: 👇